Alternative Path Credentialing

Alternative Path Credentialing is for peers who already work in peer support. This path is appropriate for people who live and/or work in VT at least 51% of the time.

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have lived experience of trauma, mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Complete Intentional Peer Support (IPS) core training
• Meet one of these experience requirements:
  o 1 year of supervised peer support work (at least 1,550 hours); or
  o 1,500 supervised hours over 3 years, with at least 500 hours in the past year

If you meet the above requirements, the following steps are required:

• Take the Ethics Course offered by Pathways VT
• Sign the Code of Ethics
• Pass the Alternate Path certification exam (coming soon)

Once you meet the requirements and pass the exam, you’ll receive a credential. You’ll then apply for full certification through the Office of Professional Regulation.