“Certified prevention specialist” defined.

NRS 433.6255 “Certified prevention specialist” defined. “Certified prevention specialist” means a natural person who: 1. Supervises, reviews and implements evidence-based programs, policies, practices and other culturally relevant interventions in schools or communities to: (a) Prevent substance use, early-onset substance use, substance use disorder and other behavioral health disorders; (b) Reduce the harms caused by substance use, substance use disorder and other behavioral health disorders; or (c) Address systemic barriers to wellness for the purposes of improving public health and reducing the frequency of substance misuse, substance use disorder and other behavioral health disorders; and 2. Is authorized under the provisions of NRS 433.631 to hold himself or herself out as a certified prevention specialist. (Added to NRS by 2025, 1369)