School Counselor

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What Does a School Counselor Do?

A School Counselor in Nevada is an educational professional trained to support students’ academic achievement, career development, and social-emotional well-being. They provide individual and group counseling, deliver classroom guidance lessons, and respond to crises. School counselors also coordinate student services and collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators to promote success. While they address mental health and behavioral concerns within the school setting, they do not diagnose mental disorders or prescribe medication.

To become licensed as a school counselor in Nevada, individuals must earn a master’s degree in school counseling or a related field through a state-approved counselor education program, and obtain supervised practicum and internship experience. Applicants must also pass the appropriate Praxis exam for school counselors. Their scope of practice is defined by NRS 391.293 and related regulations.

Work Setting

The work settings list shows that this profession commonly work in schools. But this profession rarely work community agencies, hospitals, government agencies, residential treatment facilities, private practice, telehealth services, elder care programs, addiction treatment centers, or detention centers.

Targeted Population

This profession primarily works with children and youth and collaborates with parents and families. It is not common for this profession to work directly with adults, older adults, individuals impacted by addiction, unhoused individuals, justice-involved populations, veterans and first responders, or those experiencing grief or trauma outside the school context. They may support students with developmental disabilities and those experiencing grief or trauma within the educational setting.

Education Timeline

The education timeline shows that School Counselor licensure in Nevada requires a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of undergraduate education, and 2 years of a master’s degree in school counseling or a closely related field.

Involvement

State & National Organizations

Licensure Process

Supervised Clinical
Experience Timeline
Nevada Department of Education

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