1. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as an independent social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200 and who:
(a) Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or which is a candidate for such accreditation.
(b) Completes 3,000 hours of supervised, postgraduate social work approved by the Board.
(c) Passes an examination prescribed by the Board.
2. A person licensed as an independent social worker may:
(a) Engage in social work independently or within an agency; and
(b) Supervise other persons engaging in the practice of social work.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1118)