All training for initial certification must have been completed within the past five years.
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 and two years working in the field of behavioral health, OR a master’s degree and one year working in the field of behavioral health.
Both Track A and B
- Maximum number of peers to supervise – 8
- Must meet with each supervisee biweekly
- Meet with the entire group of supervisees monthly
- Observations of each supervisee quarterly
- Supervision template and mentorship agreement (found in Resources tab)
- May serve as a “satellite” peer supervisor
- Code of Ethics for Peer Recovery Support Specialist Supervisor
- Residency Requirement (Must live or work in Nevada at least 51% of the time)
- Recertification: A renewal fee of $50 and 20 hours of continuing education in peer recovery and support supervision and/or the IC&RC Peer Recovery Domains, including 6 hours of Ethics training in peer recovery and support.
- If you are providing direct services as a PRSS to clients, it is necessary to have a supervisor regardless of PRSS-S status.
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.