Yes
No specific certification for substance use peer support specialists - Mental Health Peer Support Specialist (HCPS) handbook specifically states: "Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or co-occurring disorder. A single, primary
diagnosis of a substance use disorder does not meet certification requirements"
High School Diploma or GED
Be at least age eighteen (18) years of age or older; Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness or co-occurring disorder.
A single, primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder does not meet certification requirements;
Must self-identify as a person who has received or is receiving mental health or co-occurring services as part of his or her personal recovery process;
Must have demonstrated a minimum of twelve consecutive months in self-directed recovery in the last two years. Self-directed recovery includes experience in leadership, advocacy, and peer support.
Successfully complete an AMHD OCA-approved Peer Specialist Training Program.
Other evidence-based or best practice Peer Specialist Training Programs may be considered if appropriate documentation related to the program’s curriculum, requirements and competencies is submitted to OCA.
For information on recognized trainings and/or facilitators, contact the Office of Consumer Affairs at (808) 586-4688.
Application requires 3 completed professional references, a signed HCPS Code of Ethics, a signed HCPS Spore of Activities, a signed intention to become a certified and employed HCPS, and Have successfully demonstrated mastery of recovery competencies through testing and evaluation as required by a Peer Specialist Training Programs recognized by the Office of Consumer Affairs.
No, only continued education requirements to maintain certification.
Yes
State of Hawai'i, Department of Health, Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD) Main Office: Kinau Hale
1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 586-4400
Fax: (808) 586-4444
For information on recognized trainings and/or facilitators, contact the Office of Consumer Affairs at (808) 586-4688.
For information on recognized trainings or facilitators, please contact the Office of Consumer Affairs at (808) 586-4688.
HCPSs must complete 16 hours of continuing education trainings, seminars, workshops, or college courses each year.
Note: Online trainings can be counted towards this annual requirement however must not exceed 8 hours out of the 16 required.
HCPSs who are employed by Hawaii Adult Mental Health Division-funded programs may count provider agency in-service trainings as required by AMHD toward the 16 required hours. Successful completion of part or all of a Peer Specialist Training Program recognized by OCA may count toward continuing education if it was not used to obtain initial certification.
No certification requirements, however HCPSs who are employed by AMHD-funded programs must be under the general supervision of a mental health professional in accordance with acceptable guidelines and standards of practice as defined by the State.
HCPS - Hawaii Certified Peer Specialist
Yes
Funded by Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD) and Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) program