With funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nevada Health Workforce Pipeline Grant, the Accelerate Career Pathways (ACP) Project offers financial support to help you launch a rewarding career in Peer Recovery. Your journey starts here!
What’s Offered?
Full tuition and support services to complete 12-credit Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification.
Courses include:
Fall 2025
- CAS 154 Problems of Substance Abuse and Addiction (3 credits)
- CAS 257 Fundamentals of Behavioral Health (3 credits)
Spring 2026
- CAS 354 Screening and Client Engagement (3 credits)
- CAS 457 Peer Support Specialist Practicum (3 credits)
If you are interested in becoming a Nevada Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) and committed to working and maintaining employment in a Nevada behavioral health agency post completion, this program may be the right fit for you.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age or older;
- Nevada resident or can become one by time of enrollment; and
- eligible to work in a behavioral health setting in Nevada;
- shared ‘lived experience’ (i.e., in recovery from mental health, problem gambling or substance use disorder)
In addition, applicants must meet one or more of the following:
- unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours per week);
- currently employed and seeking opportunities for career or economic advancement;
- returning Veteran;
- taking fewer classes due to higher tuition fees; and/or
- willing to work in in rural Nevada communities.
Space is Limited!
This cohort has 10 openings—so don’t wait!
If you’re passionate about helping others and eager to begin a rewarding career, apply now for the chance to join this life-changing program!
There is a drastic need for behavioral health workers in the state of Nevada. You can be part of the solution! To apply, take a few moments to complete the application below and a CASAT associate will contact you to schedule a follow up meeting.
Funding for the ACP Project was provided by Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), The Office of State Epidemiology, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nevada Health Workforce Pipeline Grant to the Public Health Infrastructure and Improvement 2024-2026 Grant.