An applicant who obtains one of the following national or international certifications shall be considered to meet the education, training, and experience requirements to receive certification as a certified peer support specialist:
(1) National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselor's (NAADAC) certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS);
(2) National Federation of Families certification as a Family Peer Specialist;
(3) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Peer Recovery credential; or
(4) Recovery Innovation's International Peer Training certification.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.420.020 and 2025 c 360. WSR 25-21-015, s 246-929-190, filed 10/3/25, effective 11/3/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.420.020, chapter 18.420 RCW, and 2023 c 469. WSR 25-05-089, s 246-929-190, filed 2/18/25, effective 7/1/25.]