1. The Board shall issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion and prevention to an applicant who: (a) Is of good moral character, as determined by the Board; (b) Is at least 18 years of age; and (c) Submits to the Board: (1) A completed application on a form provided by the Board and the fee prescribed by the Board; (2) Proof that the applicant: (I) Holds a bachelors degree or higher in psychology, social work, human services or a related field; and (II) Has successfully completed an educational program in behavioral health promotion and prevention approved by the Board; (3) The name and occupation of the provider of health care who will supervise the applicant pursuant to NRS 641.2257 and, if the provider of health care is not a psychologist, documentation from the professional licensing board that licenses the provider of health care stating that he or she has an active license in good standing; and (4) Proof that the applicant has: (I) Passed any examination approved by the Board on the practice of behavioral health promotion and prevention; or (II) Demonstrated his or her competency through the alternative to examination authorized by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 641.2252 . 2. Within 120 days after receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Board shall: (a) Evaluate the application and accompanying evidence and determine whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this section for licensure; and (b) Issue a written statement to the applicant of its determination. 3. If the Board determines that the qualifications of the applicant are insufficient for licensure, the written statement issued to the applicant pursuant to subsection 2 must include a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.
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