1. The Board shall issue a certificate as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern to a person who: (a) Is not less than 21 years of age; (b) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; (c) Submits proof to the Board that the person has received a master’s degree or doctoral degree in a field of social science approved by the Board that includes comprehensive course work in clinical mental health, including the diagnosis of mental health disorders; and (d) Submits all the information required to complete an application for a certificate. 2. A certificate as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern is valid for 6 months and may be renewed. The Board may waive any requirement for the renewal of a certificate upon good cause shown by the holder of the certificate. 3. A certified clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern may, under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor: (a) Engage in the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; and (b) Diagnose or classify a person as having an alcohol or other substance use disorder. (Added to NRS by 2007, 3064; A 2015, 2273; 2019, 4314)
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