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.
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.
The licensures we help you pass.
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Psychologist
A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology from an accredited program.
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A BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, depending on the license level.
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A master's in counseling or a related field, ideally CACREP-accredited.
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A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field.
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A master's degree plus BACB-verified coursework (a bachelor's for the BCaBA).
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The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.
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