State Requirements
Clinical Supervision Requirements in Nevada
A summary of clinical supervision requirements for Nevada-based mental health professionals pursuing LCSW, CPC, and LMFT licensure. Always verify current requirements directly with the respective Nevada licensing boards.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and reflects requirements as of our last review (Last reviewed: February 2026). Licensing requirements change. Always verify current requirements with the appropriate Nevada board before making decisions about your supervision.
Licensing Board Overview
Nevada regulates mental health professions through two primary boards. Social workers are governed by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers, while counselors and marriage and family therapists are governed by the Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors.
LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Nevada)
Nevada's LCSW is governed by NAC 641B.150. Candidates hold a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Clinical Social Worker Intern credential while accruing supervised experience.
Supervised Experience Requirements
- Total supervised experience: 3,000 hours of post-master's clinical social work experience
- Timeframe: Must be completed in no less than 2 years and no more than 3 years
- Supervision hours: At least 1 hour of supervision per week
- Exam: ASWB Clinical Examination
Supervisor Qualifications
- Must hold an active Nevada LCSW license
- Must have at least 3 years of post-licensure clinical practice experience
- Must complete a board-approved supervision training course
CPC: Clinical Professional Counselor (Nevada)
Nevada's CPC is governed by NAC 641A.146. Candidates hold a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern (CPC Intern) credential while accruing hours.
Supervised Experience Requirements
- Total supervised experience: 3,000 hours of post-master's experience
- Direct client contact: At least 1,500 hours must be direct client contact
- Supervision hours: At least 300 hours of clinical supervision (at least 160 hours must be individual supervision)
- Exam: NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination)
Supervisor Qualifications
- Must hold an active Nevada CPC, LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist license
- Must have at least 3 years of post-licensure experience
- Must complete a board-approved supervision training course
LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Nevada)
Nevada's LMFT is governed by NAC 641A.146. Candidates hold a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFT Intern) credential while accruing hours.
Supervised Experience Requirements
- Total supervised experience: 3,000 hours of post-master's experience
- Direct client contact: At least 1,500 hours must be direct client contact
- Supervision hours: At least 300 hours of clinical supervision (at least 160 hours must be individual supervision)
- Exam: AMFTRB National Examination
Supervisor Qualifications
- Must hold an active Nevada LMFT license (or other approved mental health license)
- Must have at least 3 years of post-licensure experience
- Must complete a board-approved supervision training course or hold AAMFT Approved Supervisor status
Nevada-Specific Details
Intern Registration
Nevada requires all candidates to formally register as interns (e.g., CPC Intern, MFT Intern) before beginning to accrue supervised experience hours. Hours accrued prior to official intern registration and approval of the supervision agreement will not count toward licensure.
Primary and Secondary Supervisors
Nevada allows interns to have a primary supervisor and one or more secondary supervisors. The primary supervisor is responsible for the overall training plan and must provide the majority of the supervision hours.
Virtual Supervision in Nevada
Nevada boards generally permit telehealth supervision, provided it occurs via secure, HIPAA-compliant, two-way interactive video. Supervisors should verify current board guidance on any limitations related to the percentage of supervision that can be conducted virtually versus in-person.
Key Nevada Board Contact Information
- Board of Examiners for Social Workers: socwork.nv.gov
- Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors: marriage.nv.gov
How to Become a Clinical Supervisor in Nevada
Supervisor requirements in Nevada vary slightly by discipline but generally require 3 years of post-licensure experience and specific training. Always confirm current standards with the respective board.
Becoming an LCSW Supervisor
- Hold an active Nevada LCSW license
- Complete at least 3 years of post-licensure clinical practice
- Complete a board-approved supervision training course
- Submit the required supervisor application to the Board of Examiners for Social Workers
Becoming a CPC or LMFT Supervisor
- Hold an active Nevada CPC or LMFT license (or other approved license)
- Complete at least 3 years of post-licensure experience
- Complete a board-approved supervision training course (or hold AAMFT Approved Supervisor status for LMFTs)
- Submit the required supervisor application to the Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
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