Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel
Here’s an organized overview of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 641, which governs psychologists, behavior analysts (and assistants), autism behavior interventionists, psychological assistants and interns, and unlicensed personnel:
📚 1. Scope & Definitions
The Chapter begins with definitions (NAC 641.001–.015), such as “psychologist,” “licensed behavior analyst,” “assistant behavior analyst,” “distance education course,” and “psychological intern/assistant” (psyexam.nv.gov).
It applies to both licensed and unlicensed individuals who provide psychological or applied behavior‑analysis services (psyexam.nv.gov).
💼 2. Licensing Requirements
Psychologists require accredited doctoral degrees, supervised experience, passing national and state exams, and must meet continuing education to renew .
Licensed Behavior Analysts / Assistants need certification (e.g., BACB), meet education and supervision benchmarks, may obtain provisional licenses, and must pass state exams (psyexam.nv.gov).
📅 3. Renewal & Continuing Education
Psychologists: 30 CE hours every two years—at least 6 in ethics/professional conduct, and 2 on evidence-based suicide prevention; up to 15 hours can be online (psyexam.nv.gov).
Behavior Analysts/Assistants: Same 30‑hour requirement with identical ethical and suicide‑prevention stipulations, and same limits on distance learning .
🏢 4. Supervision, Assistants & Interns
Supervisors must be appropriately credentialed and maintain logs of supervision hours; assistants/interns must be registered and work under supervision (psyexam.nv.gov).
Supervision ratios, agreements, and disciplinary protocols are clearly defined .
📖 5. Standards of Conduct
Unprofessional conduct—including aiding unlicensed practice—is outlined in NAC 641.200–641.255 (law.cornell.edu).
Includes confidentiality, recordkeeping (minimum 5 years retention), avoiding conflicts of interest/impaired practice, prohibitions on sexual or exploitative relationships, misrepresentation restrictions, and obligatory reporting of violations .
🏫 6. Firms and Corporate Structures
Registrations are required for organizations practicing psychology or behavior analysis; practice obligations and notifications to the Board are stipulated (psyexam.nv.gov).
🔍 7. Examination & Enforcement
Board exam details: content, prohibited behaviors, re-examination terms for psychologists (NAC 641.112) and for behavior analysts (NAC 641.113) .
Disciplinary standards draw directly from statutory (NRS) authority (law.justia.com).
For Full Text & Navigation:
Official Nevada Legislature page: NAC 641 (complete, searchable) (leg.state.nv.us)
Justia mirror: Chapter 641 overview (regulations.justia.com)
PDF (Behavior Analysis sections only) with detailed text and amendments (leg.state.nv.us)
⚖️ Summary
NAC Chapter 641 covers:
Licensing pathways for psychologists, behavior analysts, assistants, and interns.
Continuing education standards (30 hrs/2 years, ethics, suicide prevention).
Supervision rules and documentation duties.
Firm registration and corporate governance.
Ethical and professional conduct, including prohibitions, recordkeeping, confidentiality, and required reporting.
Examination protocols and disciplinary processes.
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