NAC641B.057. “Psychotherapeutic methods and techniques” defined.

“Psychotherapeutic methods and techniques” means the methods of treatment, including, without limitation, the use of individual, couples, family and group therapy, that use a specialized, formal interaction between a licensed clinical social worker and a client in which a therapeutic relationship is established and maintained to:

     1. Understand unconscious processes and intrapersonal, interpersonal and psychosocial dynamics; and

     2. Diagnose and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers by R113-98, eff. 1-13-99; A by R079-02, 1-9-2003; R142-08, 2-11-2009)