How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in Nevada as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Becoming a clinical supervisor in Nevada allows Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to guide interns, contribute to the profession, and expand their professional roles. The Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors establishes specific requirements for this designation. Below is a general overview of eligibility requirements, renewal considerations, common pitfalls, and continuing education options for supervisors.

✅ Supervisor Eligibility Requirements

To serve as a clinical supervisor in accordance with NAC 641A.182, an approved supervisor of an intern must be a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC) and must:

• Hold an active Nevada license in good standing issued by the Board.

• Have been licensed in Nevada, the District of Columbia, or any other state or territory of the United States for at least three (3) years.

• Maintain professional liability insurance covering supervision.

• Not be related to the intern within the fourth degree of consanguinity.

• Have never professionally provided mental health therapy to the intern.

• Be approved by the Board.

• Consult with the Board, upon request, concerning the intern’s professional record, competence in practice, and emotional and mental stability or professional and ethical conduct.

In addition, each potential primary supervisor must provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that he or she has completed one of the following:

Option 1 – Graduate-Level Course

• At least one graduate-level course taught by an instructor deemed appropriate by the Board, including:

  • At least 45 clock hours on supervision; and

  • At least 25 hours of mentored supervision.

OR

Option 2 – Professional Supervision Training Program

• A professional training program on supervision taught by an instructor deemed appropriate by the Board, provided by:

  • The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT); or

  • The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), as applicable;

• And at least 25 hours of mentored supervision.

OR

Option 3 – National Credential

• Currently holds:

  • A designation as an “Approved Supervisor” or “Supervisor Candidate” from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) or its successor organization; OR

  • A credential as an “Approved Clinical Supervisor” from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) or its successor organization.

Source: NAC 641A.182 (Revised 11-25; Rev. 1/16/2026)

🔁 Ongoing / Renewal CE Requirements

Nevada MFTs renew their license every two years, and supervisors must complete continuing education (CE) that includes supervision-specific content.

• A total of 40 CE hours is required every renewal cycle.

• Within these, supervisors must complete at least:

  • 6 hours in ethics

  • 4 hours in suicide prevention

  • 4 hours in cultural competency/diversity

  • At least 2 hours directly focused on supervision

The supervision CE must address topics such as models of supervision, supervisor roles, ethical responsibilities, and standards of practice.
🔗 Source: NAC 641A.131 – Requirements of continuing education to renew license (Revised 11-25; Rev. 1/16/2026)

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

Supervisors in Nevada often run into issues that can prevent supervisees’ hours from being accepted:

• Unregistered interns: If a supervisee has not been officially registered with the Board, none of the supervision hours will be credited.

• Incomplete or missing supervision records: Weekly documentation is required. Without accurate logs, hours may be denied.

• Supervisors not meeting qualifications at the time supervision occurs: If you were not fully eligible as a supervisor when providing supervision, the hours will not count.

📘 Continuing Education Options for Clinical Supervisors

Maintaining supervisor status in Nevada requires completing continuing education (CE) hours each renewal cycle in accordance with state regulations.

The Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) offers continuing education (CE) courses related to clinical supervision, suicide prevention, ethics, and cultural competency that may be relevant to supervisors seeking professional development.

Please note that TCI provides continuing education (CE) courses only and does not offer university-level academic training. TCI is not pre-approved by the Nevada Board. Acceptance of any CE course toward Nevada licensure renewal is determined by the Nevada Board. Licensees are responsible for verifying whether a specific course will be accepted before enrolling.

• Clinical Supervision Certificate Program
  The Clinical Supervision Certificate (CSC) Program includes 45 CE hours and provides structured instruction on supervision models, supervisor roles, and ethical responsibilities in clinical supervision.

  The program includes over 30 hours of supervision-focused content and may be useful for clinicians pursuing advanced training in supervision or credentialing pathways such as the AAMFT Supervisor Candidate designation (subject to that organization’s requirements and documentation standards).
  ⚠️ The CSC program does not include suicide prevention training. Licensees should ensure they complete any subject-specific CE hours required for renewal.

• Suicide Prevention and Response
  TCI offers suicide prevention and response training designed to strengthen clinicians’ ability to assess and respond to suicide risk in practice.
  Licensees should confirm with the Nevada Board whether a particular course satisfies any subject-specific CE requirements for renewal.

• Cultural Competence Courses
  TCI provides courses focused on cultural awareness, competence, and humility in behavioral health practice and supervision.
  As with all continuing education, licensees are responsible for confirming whether specific courses will be accepted toward Nevada licensure renewal requirements.

• Individual Clinical Supervision CE Courses
  TCI also offers individual clinical supervision courses, allowing clinicians to select targeted professional development based on their learning goals and areas of interest.
  Acceptance of CE credit toward Nevada licensure renewal is determined by the Nevada Board, and licensees should verify applicability prior to enrollment.

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⚠️ Disclaimer

“The information provided in this article is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Licensing and supervision requirements may change, and interpretations may vary. It is the responsibility of each individual to verify the current rules and qualifications directly with their state licensing authority.”

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