November 15, 2024 Here are some examples of the types of organizations Peer Specialist interns have worked or volunteered at while collecting their 250 hours. Mental and behavioral health services Substance use and recovery services Sober living Domestic violence prevention and support Homeless and shelter services Peer Organizations Harm reduction Hospitals Veteran services General social...
November 15, 2024 Review the Provision Standards for Peer Specialists The Provision Standards for Peer Specialists outlined in the Texas Administrative Code can work as a guideline for what type of duties you should be doing in order to count hours worked toward your certification. The standards list 3 categories: recovery and wellness support, which...
November 15, 2024 Complete your Initial Application in Certemy After completing the Core and Supplemental training for your chosen Peer Specialist certification you will need to complete an initial application with TCB. Once this application is approved, TCB will add a new application to your Certemy account called “RSPS Full” or “MHPS Full”, depending on...
November 15, 2024 Check with your Organization This might sound obvious, but sometimes organizations can be so big that it might not be clear that there is someone with a PSS certification on staff. Check with your manager or HR person and ask if there is an on staff PSS who might be able to...
November 15, 2024 If you are obtaining a certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) or a Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS), you will need to receive supervision from a Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS) while you complete your 250 work experience hours. A PSS must have completed the 2 Day PSS Training and...