Nevada Counselor Licensing Requirements
Counselor Licensing Requirements Nevada are specific. We are providing you details here to make this process a bit easier for you.
We want you to know the options available to you when pursuing licensing to work as a professional counselor in Nevada. Knowing the counselor licensing requirements in Nevada will benefit you in the long term as you successfully work in practice as a counselor.
Professional counselors in Nevada are LCPC’s (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors). The process to become an LCPC in Nevada includes schooling, passing the exams, and professional supervision. Initially, you’ll become a Licensed Clinical Counselor Intern in Nevada to begin your career.
The information that follows should provide a helpful overview to pursuing the appropriate counseling license in Nevada.
Nevada Counselor Credential Titles
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Intern – Required before beginning supervised experience after obtaining valid master’s degree; valid for 3 years.
Nevada Counselor Education Requirements
Master’s degree or higher in mental health counseling or community counseling from a program approved by CACREP, “or equivalent program” of at least 48 semester hours and completion of the minimum required coursework, including three semester hour courses or four quarter hour courses in Supervised Clinical Practice by way of either practicum or internship in mental health counseling; accomplished over a period of one academic year.
Nevada Counselor Experiential Requirements
2 years/3,000 hours of post-master’s supervised counseling experience.
To include 1,500 hours of direct client contact, 1,200 hours in the practice of clinical professional counseling and 100 hours of direct supervision under an approved supervisor of which at least 1 hour per week was completed for each work setting at which the applicant provided counseling.
Nevada Counseling Exams Required
NCMHCE
Requirements for Clinical Supervisors
The composition of these required hours must meet Board approval. The registered Intern must perform the following activities in order to fulfill the requirements:
- A minimum of 1500 direct client contact hours, performed after applicant has become a Registered Intern.
- 300 hours of supervision, including a minimum of 160 provided by an Approved supervisor, and a minimum of 40 hours provided by a secondary supervisor(s).
The remaining required hours may be met in the same way, up to the required minimum total hours; or the following activities may be submitted for consideration by the Board as fulfillment of the requirements:
- A maximum of 300 hours as a group facilitator.
- A maximum of 150 hours of personal therapy, documented by a licensed mental health therapist.
- A maximum of 200 hours of documented teaching by the intern in such formats as parent education, family education, workshops, or similar teaching activities, to be agreed upon by the Primary Supervisor.
- A maximum of 50 hours, documented, in additional training, such as university graduate work, a pre-approved workshop, or other training/education activities agreed upon by the Primary Supervisor.
- A maximum of 500 hours of direct client contact, performed in a graduate program of study, documented, with supervision of at least 100 hours provided by a University Supervisor.”
Requirements for Out of State Applicants
The board will, after verifying that an applicant for licensure meets Nevada’s requirements and holds an active, equivalent license in good standing from another jurisdiction, issue an interim permit authorizing applicant to practice as a clinical professional counselor, under the supervision of a person approved by the board, until the results of the required examination are received. If the applicant does not pass the examination, the interim permit expires upon notification by the board. The interim permit is not renewable (NAC 641A.111).
Scope of Practice
“PRACTICE OF CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING” means the treatment, assessment and counseling or equivalent activities, to a person or group of persons to achieve mental, emotional, physical and social development and adjustment. The term, as defined by legislation, includes counseling interventions to prevent, diagnose and treat emotional or behavioral disorders which interfere with mental health. The term does not include:
The practice of psychology or medicine;
1. The prescription of drugs or electroconvulsive therapy;
2. The treatment of physical disease, injury or deformity;
3. The diagnosis or treatment of a psychotic disorder;
4. The use of projective techniques in the assessment of personality;
5. The use of psychological, neuropsychological or clinical tests designed to identify or classify abnormal or pathological human behavior;
6. The use of individually administered intelligence tests, academic achievement tests or neuropsychological tests;
or
7. The use of psychotherapy to treat the concomitants of organic illness except in consultation with a qualified physician or licensed clinical psychologist.
Salary Statistics for Counselors in Nevada
On average, a general counselor in the state of Nevada earns between $42,210 and $55,730 each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Now that you are familiar with the counselor licensing requirements in Nevada, visit our How to Become a Counselor in Nevada page for a more detailed look into the steps you will need to take to make your dream of becoming a counselor a reality.
Additional Information About Counselor Licensing Requirements in Nevada
NV Board of Examiners for Marriage & Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
P.O. Box 370130
Las Vegas NV 89137-0130
702-486-7388
http://marriage.nv.gov/
Initial Application fee: $75
Issuance of Initial License: $50
Source:
http://marriage.nv.gov/
https://www.leg.state.nv.us
Schooling Information for Counselors in Nevada
- DSW - Social Work
- PhD - Addiction Psychology
- PhD - Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
- PhD - Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP-accredited)
- PhD - Educational Psychology
- PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PhD - Psychology
- PhD - Behavioral Analysis
- MS - Addiction Studies
- MS - Applied Behavior Analysis
- MS - Child and Adolescent Development
- MS - Educational Psychology
- MS - Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
- MS - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- MS - Leadership Coaching Psychology
- MS - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy (CACREP-, COAMFTE-accredited)
- MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-accredited)
- MS - Psychology
- MS - School Counseling (CACREP-accredited)
- MS - Sport Psychology
- MS - Applied Research
- MS - Clinical Counseling
- MS - Forensic Psychology
- MS - Sex Therapy
- MSW - Social Work (CSWE-accredited)
- MSW - Social Work Advanced Standing (CSWE-accredited)
- Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (60 hours)
- Master of Education – School Counseling (Licensure)
- Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Life Coaching
- Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma
- Master of Arts in Religion – Pastoral Counseling
- Doctor of Ministry – Pastoral Counseling
- Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling - Children, Families, and the Law
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Crisis Response and Trauma
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Addictions and Recovery
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Discipleship and Church Ministry
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Leadership
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Life Coaching
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Marriage and Family
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Military Resilience
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling - Theology
- Applied Psychology: Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Applied Psychology: Developmental Psychology
- Master of Arts in Worship Studies: Pastoral Counseling
- EDD: Community Care & Counseling: Marriage and Family
- EDD: Community Care & Counseling: Pastoral Counseling
- EDD: Community Care & Counseling: Traumatology
- MA: Addictions Counseling
- MA: Human Services Counseling: Dobson Center Family Advocacy, Public Policy, and the Future
- MA: Human Services Counseling: Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies
- MA: Human Services Counseling: Dobson Center Parenting and Child/ Adolescent
- MA: Pastoral Counseling: Community Chaplaincy
- MA: Pastoral Counseling: Dobson Center Family Advocacy, Public Policy, and the Future
- MA: Pastoral Counseling: Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies
- MA: Pastoral Counseling: Dobson Center Parent and Child/Adolescent
- MDV: Pastoral Counseling
- Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology- Consulting Psychology
- Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology- General Practice
- PhD in Forensic Psychology - Crisis and Leadership Management
- PhD in Forensic Psychology - General
- PhD in Forensic Psychology - Self-Designed
- PhD in Forensic Psychology - Victimology
- PhD in Forensic Psychology - Crisis Response
- PhD in Forensic Psychology - Criminal Justice
- PhD in Forensic Psychology - Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - Research
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - Teaching
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - Self-Designed
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Advanced Research
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Community & Social Service
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Community Intervention and Leadership
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Conflict Management and Negotiation
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Criminal Justice
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Disaster, Crisis & Intervention
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Family Studies & Intervention
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - General
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Gerontology
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Global Social Services
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Higher Education
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Mental Health Facilitation
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Military Family & Culture
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Advanced Research
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Community and Social Services
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Community Intervention and Leadership
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Conflict Management and Negotiation
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Criminal Justice
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Family Studies and Intervention
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - General
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Gerontology
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Global Social Services
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Higher Education
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Human Services Nonprofit Administration
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Mental Health Facilitation
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Military Families and Culture
- PhD in Human and Social Services (MS entry) - Social Policy Analysis and Planning
- PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Human Resource Management
- PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology - International Business
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Human Services Nonprofit Admin
- PhD in Human and Social Services (BS entry) - Social Policy & Analysis & Planning
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - Administration & Leadership
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - Adult Development & Gerontology
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - Child & Adolescent Development
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - Health & Human Development
- PhD in Developmental Psychology - International Perspectives in Developmental Psychology
- PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology - Evidence-Based Coaching
- PhD in Human & Social Services - Public Health (Fast Track)
- PhD in Human and Social Services Bachelor's Entry (Fast Track) - Public Health
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - General
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Career Counseling
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Military Families & Culture
- Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Clinical Social Practice
- Master of Social Work (MSW) - Military Social Work
- Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work in Healthcare
- Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work with Children & Families
- MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Addiction Counseling
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Criminal Justice
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Cybercrimes
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Family Violence
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Military
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Police Psychology
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Self-Design
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Sex Offenders Behavior
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Terrorism
- MS in Forensic Psychology - Victimology
- MS in Human and Social Services - Community Intervention and Leadership
- MS in Human and Social Services - Gerontology
- MS in Human and Social Services - Mental Health Facilitation
- MS in Human and Social Services - Military Families and Culture
- MS in Forensic Psychology - General
- MS in Human and Social Services - Community and Social Services
- MS in Human and Social Services - Conflict Management and Negotiation
- MS in Human and Social Services - Global Social Services
- DBA - Industrial/Organization Psychology
- PhD - Therapy with Military Families
- PhD - Medical Family Therapy
- PhD - General Family Therapy
- PhD - Couple Therapy
- PhD - Child and Adolescent Therapy
- PhD - Industrial Organizational Psychology
- PhD - Health Psychology
- PhD - General Psychology
- PhD - Gender Diversity Studies
- PhD - Mental Health Policy and Practice
- PhD - Addictions
- PhD - Gerontology
- PhD - Trauma and Disaster Relief
- DMFT - Child and Adolescent Therapy
- DMFT - Couple Therapy
- DMFT - General Family Therapy
- DMFT - Medical Family Therapy
- DMFT - Mental Health Administration
- DMFT - Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- DMFT - Therapy with Military Families
- MAPsy - Gender Diversity Studies
- MAPsy - General Psychology
- Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
- MAMFT - Couple Therapy
- MAMFT - General Family Therapy
- MAMFT - LGBTQ Couple and Family Therapy
- MAMFT - Medical Family Therapy
- MAMFT - Military Family Therapy
- Master of Science in Forensic Psychology
- Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology
- Master of Science in Health Psychology
- Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- MS Psychology
- MS Psychology: Forensic Psychology
- MS Psychology: Child and Developmental Psychology
- MS Psychology: Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- BA Psychology
- BA Psychology: Addictions
- BA Psychology: Applied Psychology
- BA Psychology: Child & Adolescent Development
- BA Psychology: Forensic Psychology
- BA Psychology: Mental Health
- BA Psychology: Social Psychology
- BA Human Services
- BA Human Services: Child and Family Services
- BA Human Services: Substance Abuse
