Peer support certification

N.D.C.C. § 50-06-41.1 — under Department of Health and Human Services.

N.D.C.C. § 50-06-41.1

The behavioral health division shall establish and implement a program for the certification of peer support specialists. In developing the program, the division shall: 1. Define a peer support specialist; 2. Establish eligibility requirements for certification; 3. Establish application procedures and standards for the approval or disapproval of applications for certification; 4. Enter reciprocity agreements with other states as deemed appropriate to certify nonresident applicants registered under the laws of other states having requirements for peer support specialists; and 5. Establish continuing education and certification renewal requirements.