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What Training Is Required for a Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS)?

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Required Training

To pursue Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS) certification in Texas, applicants must complete an approved PSS Supervisor Training and pass the required knowledge assessment.

Training must be provided by an approved training entity that meets Texas Certification Board (TCB) requirements.

Peer Academy PSS Supervisor Training 

Peer Academy offers an approved training option to complete the required PSS Supervisor Training. 

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Peer Academy’s PSS training:

  • Meets Texas Certification Board requirements for PSS certification
  • Is delivered 100% virtually
  • Is designed around Texas Administrative Code supervision standards
  • Focuses on practical supervision of peer specialists, including:
    • Supervision structure and frequency
    • Documentation expectations
    • Ethical standards and boundaries of the role
  • Includes the required knowledge assessment

Upon successful completion, Peer Academy provides a certificate of completion required for the PSS certification application.

Training Format

  • Delivered as a 2-day online training
  • Live and instructor-led

Documentation for Certification

Applicants who complete Peer Academy’s PSS training must submit:

  • Peer Academy’s training completion certificate
  • Proof of the passing score on the supervisor knowledge assessment

These documents are submitted as part of the PSS application to the Texas Certification Board.