NAC641.241. Aiding in unlawful practice of psychology or applied behavior analysis; improper delegation of professional responsibilities; reporting of violation and exception.

     1. A psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, licensed assistant behavior analyst or certified autism behavior interventionist shall not aid or abet another person in misrepresenting the person’s professional credentials or illegally engaging in the practice of psychology or applied behavior analysis.

     2. A psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, licensed assistant behavior analyst or certified autism behavior interventionist shall not delegate any of his or her professional responsibilities to a person he or she knows, or has reason to know, is not qualified because of a lack of adequate education, training or experience.

     3. If a psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, licensed assistant behavior analyst or certified autism behavior interventionist has substantial reason to believe that another person has violated any provision of this chapter or chapter 641 of NRS, he or she shall inform the Board in writing of the violation, except that if the psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, licensed assistant behavior analyst or certified autism behavior interventionist has knowledge of the violation because of his or her professional relationship with a patient or client, he or she may report the violation only if he or she has the informed written consent of the patient or client. The provisions of NAC 641.200 to 641.255, inclusive, do not relieve a psychologist, licensed behavior analyst, licensed assistant behavior analyst or certified autism behavior interventionist of the duty to file any report otherwise required by state or federal law or regulation.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Psychological Exam’rs, eff. 12-28-95; A by R209-09, 10-15-2010)