Prevention Specialists address risk and protective factors to build resilient, heathy and equitable communities through a public health model and sustainable change.
Nevada Certification Board (NCB)
The Nevada Certification Board (NCB) provides the state of Nevada with a community and behavioral health workforce that is well trained, educated, and skilled in providing appropriate services.
As an affiliate member board of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), NCB ensures the public’s safety, enhances public funds accountability, and provides practitioner benefits, by applying rigorous standards for the professional certification and renewal of community and behavioral health workers.
Prevention Specialists (CPS)
What are Prevention Specialists (CPS)?
How many Prevention Specialists (CPS) has NCB certified?
300
All Time
31
Current
0
Last Month
Community Health Workers (CHW)
What are Community Health Workers (CHW)?
CHWs help address some of the most pressing public health and healthcare needs.
How many Community Health Workers (CHW) has NCB certified?
1200
All Time
759
Current
41
Last Month
Peer Recovery & Support Specialist (PRSS) Supervisors
What are Peer Recovery & Support Specialist (PRSS) Supervisors?
Registered Peer Supervisors provide guidance and support to the peer worker to promote competent and ethical delivery of services .
How many Peer Recovery & Support Specialist (PRSS) Supervisors has NCB certified?
115
All Time
115
Current
4
Last Month
Peer Recovery & Support Specialists (PRSS)
What are Peer Recovery & Support Specialists (PRSS)?
Peers are individuals with lived experience in recovery from substance use, problem gambling, mental health, and/or other/co-occurring challenges.
How many Peer Recovery & Support Specialists (PRSS) has NCB certified?
800
All Time
218
Current
6
Last Month
Birth Doulas
What are Birth Doulas?
A Doula is a non-medical trained professional who provides evidence-based education to birthing individuals and families.
How many Birth Doulas has NCB certified?
33
All Time
33
Current
1
Last Month