Provider Application Process is Closed
Provider Organizations
Provider organizations interested in participating are invited to complete an application for consideration. Initial application process ended June 15, 2025, and an additional application period took place in the first quarter of 2026.
This opportunity is open to provider organizations and state agencies throughout Nevada, serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to view the slides from our information session HERE.
Onboarding
Once participants are selected, an onboarding meeting will be scheduled to explain in detail the process of engaging with NADD, which includes: Purchasing NADD Membership and participating in a Needs Assessment Interview to determine what types of training and technical assistance will be provided and to outline the certification. Organizations will also discuss accreditation goals. For 2025-2026, ADSD will be covering the NADD Membership and application fees for selected participants.
Needs Assessment
The Needs Assessment process will generate a plan, co-created by NADD and the individual professional or organization, which will include: the identification of specific training content and technical assistance topics as well as details regarding the types and timing of certifications and numbers of professionals to be certified, and – for organizations – the timeline for program accreditation.
NADD Training and Consultation
NADD provides comprehensive training and consultation services to individuals, organizations, and government agencies worldwide, focusing on mental health and wellness for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 40 years of experience, NADD offers customized, research-backed programs delivered by subject matter experts. Training topics include IDD-MI basics, comprehensive assessment practices, crisis prevention, and adapting therapy practices, among many others.
NADD Certification Programs (For Individual Professionals)
DSP Certification
Person whose primary role is to provide day-to-day support to people with disabilities and may include titles such as support staff, direct care staff, personal care attendants, or more.
To be eligible, applicant must have at least 1 year of work experience as a DSP with a minimum of 1,000 hours in support of someone with I/DD or mental health conditions.
Includes an online exam and encompasses the following core competencies:
- Assessment and Observation
- Behavior Support
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Health and Wellness
- Community Collaboration and Teamwork
Specialist Certification
For a non-licensed individual who delivers, manages, trains and/or supervises services for people with I/DD and mental health conditions, which may include staff working in units of county or state government, program directors/supervisors/specialists, case/care managers, and more.
To be eligible, applicant must demonstrate a combination of education and work experience equivalent to a master’s degree plus one year of work experience in a related field. No secondary education is required with adequate experience.
Includes a case study and interview and covers the following core competencies:
- Multimodal Bio-Psycho-Social Approach
- Application of Emerging Best Practices
- Knowledge of Therapeutic Constructs
- Respectful and Effective Communication
- Knowledge of Dual Role Service Delivery and Fiduciary Responsibilities
- Ability To Apply Administrative Critical Thinking
Clinical Certification
A licensed or credentialed professional who has direct experience serving individuals with I/DD or mental health needs.
Involves a work sample, case vignette and interview, to demonstrate proficiency in the following competency areas:
- Assessment of Medical Conditions
- Clinical Assessment
- Positive Behavior Supports and Effective Environments
- Psychotherapy/Other Therapeutic Interventions
- Psychopharmacology
NADD Program Accreditation (For Organizations)
NADD Program Accreditation (for provider or state agency programs)
Evaluates programs delivering care to individuals with I/DD or mental health disorders based on their ability to deliver high-quality, coordinated care for individuals with IDD and co-occurring mental health needs.
NADD Accreditation signifies a provider’s commitment to excellence and person-centered, evidence-based services for individuals with IDD and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Once accredited, 10% of eligible program staff in each of the three categories must become NADD Certified.
The accreditation process includes a site review conducted by a trained survey team. Programs are evaluated across the following areas:
- Medication Reconciliation
- Holistic Bio-Psycho-Social Approach
- Database/Outcome measures
- Protocols for Assessments
- Treatment/Habilitation Plans
- Basic Health Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Training/staff and family
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Cultural Competency/Family Values
- Trauma
- Quality Assurance/Incident Management
- Evidence-Based Treatment Practices
- Ethics, Rights, Responsibilities
- Interagency and Cross-Systems Collaborations
- Long Term Living – Service Coordination
- Advocacy and Rights
- Health Informatics (Technology)
Prior Virtual Informational Session for Providers
A virtual information session was conducted on Wednesday, May 14th for interested providers. You may view the slides from this session below:
If you have any other questions, requests for project materials in alternate formats or languages, or to request other reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the following:
nevadaproject@thenadd.org
carolynwilson@adsd.nv.gov
jlavigne@healthmanagement.com
