All training for initial certification must have been completed within the past five years. Continuing education for certification renewals needs to be completed within the renewal period.
Track A: Peers With Lived Experience
Track B: Non-Peers
Approved Peer Supervisor Training
Be a certified PRSS for at least two years.
Approved Peer Supervisor Training
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social science and two years working in the field of family peer support, OR a master’s degree in social science and one year working in the field of family peer support.
Both Track A and B
- Maximum number of peers to supervise – 10
- Must meet with each supervisee 2 times monthly. This can be done individually, or in a group setting.
- May serve as a “satellite” peer supervisor
- Code of Ethics for Family Peer Support Specialist Supervisor
- Residency Requirement (Must live and/or work in Nevada at least 51% of the time)
- Recertification: A renewal fee of $75 and 20 hours of continuing education in family peer support supervision and/or the Family Peer Support Competencies,
- If you are providing direct services as a FPSS to clients, it is necessary to have a supervisor regardless of FPSS-S status.
For all continuing education hours, please submit a certificate of attendance or participation from an approved training organization that includes the following information:
- Name of training organization(s) and/or sponsor(s)
- Title of training/conference
- Date(s) of training/conference
- Name of participant/attendee
- Hours of attendance/participation
For all NCB initial applications and certification renewals, please allow up to ten (10) business days for approvals of any application steps/submissions in your online application in the Certemy system. If you have been waiting for more than ten (10) business days, please email NCB at contactus@nevadacertboard.org.