Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 433B.090
in effectPerson professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health means:
1. A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology;
2. A psychologist licensed to practice in this State;
3. A social worker who holds a masters degree in social work, is licensed by the State as a clinical social worker and is employed by the Division;
4. A registered nurse who:
(a) Is licensed to practice professional nursing in this State;
(b) Holds a masters degree in the field of psychiatric nursing; and
(c) Is employed by the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department or the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department;
5. A marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS; or
6. A clinical professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-433B.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026