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Behavioral & mental health licensure in Nevada.

The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Nevada behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.

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Professional counseling licensure in Nevada

License: CPC (Clinical Professional Counselor) · Exam: NCMHCE

  • Supervised experience3,000 (incl. 1,500 direct client contact)
  • TimeframeAt least 2 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Nevada rules with the board before you apply.

Clinical social work licensure in Nevada

License: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) · Exam: ASWB Clinical

  • Supervised experience3,000 postgraduate (2,000 in psychotherapeutic methods)
  • TimeframeNot less than 2 years, not more than 3 years
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Nevada rules with the board before you apply.

Psychology licensure in Nevada

License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1

  • Supervised experience2 years; 2nd year postdoctoral ≥1,750
  • Timeframe1 postdoctoral year
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Nevada State Jurisprudence and Ethics Examination

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Nevada rules with the board before you apply.

Marriage & family therapy licensure in Nevada

License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam

  • Supervised experience3,000 post-master's (1,500 direct client contact)
  • TimeframeAt least 2 years; ≥1 hr individual supervision/week
  • State law / jurisprudence examNo

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Nevada rules with the board before you apply.

Behavior analysis licensure in Nevada

License: Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) · Exam: BCBA exam (BACB)

  • Supervised experienceBACB standard: 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated)
  • TimeframeSet by BACB fieldwork standards
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Nevada Jurisprudence Exam

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Nevada rules with the board before you apply.

Addictions counseling licensure in Nevada

License: LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor) · Exam: IC&RC AADC exam (+ state written & oral)

  • Supervised experience3,000 post-grad (1,500 with ≥12 grad addiction credits); master's
  • Timeframeverify with board
  • State law / jurisprudence examYes — Nevada written & oral exam (NRS 641C)

Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Nevada rules with the board before you apply.

Nevada at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCMHCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.

A note on accuracy: Licensure requirements — degree, supervised hours, jurisprudence exams, and application steps — are set by each state board and change over time. This guide shows the general national path and the exam Triad prepares you for. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with your state’s official licensing board before you apply.

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