Requirements:

• Lived Experience
  Peer Support Specialists must have lived experience with a behavioral health diagnosis. A behavioral health diagnosis can include a diagnosis with mental health challenges, addiction challenges, or co-occurring disorders.
• Educational Standards
  Peer Support Specialists must have a minimum of a High School diploma or a GED. (A copy of highest diploma, degree and/or transcript must be submitted with application.)
• Age Requirements
  Peer Support Specialists must be at least 18 years of age.
• Time in Recovery
  Peer Support Specialists must have at least twelve (12) months of continuous demonstrated recovery as indicated by SAMHSA’s working definition of recovery.

Continuing Education Requirements:

• 10 hours CEU’s per year

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Resources:

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