Yes -- Certified Peer Support Worker
No, per the Medicaid provider's manual: "A Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) is an individual in recovery with mental health and/or substance use conditions who has successfully completed a training class and passed a certification exam.
High School Diploma or GED
18 years of age or older.
Self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
Applicant must self-attest to 2 or more years of continuous recovery. The applicant may be asked to provide a letter of reference attesting to the individual’s recovery.
The application includes a written application and a brief (15- 20 minute) telephone interview.
Complete the Peer Support Worker training offered through the Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement by State Approved Trainers.
40 hours of "formal classroom" time over 5 days
Training is currently free. Trainees must pay for their own lodging, food and travel costs.
N/A
A CPSW candidate must complete 40 supervised hours of volunteer or paid work with direct client contact in a behavioral health agency.
Certain criminal offenses are a disqualification for certification, per the Medicaid provider's manual. "Have no convictions for domestic violence, sexual offenses or other serious crimes against persons."
No
Yes
New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals
NMCBBHP
PO BOX 66405
Albuquerque NM 87193
info@nmcbbhp.org
505-974-5090
The Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement
State of New Mexico
tel:1-505-476-6290
40 hours of continuing education, Six (6) hours must be of professional ethics and responsibilities
Six (6) hours must be in Cultural Competency
Remaining hours must be related to Peer Support Services; Behavioral Health and/or Social Work.
Continuing Education Units must be from an approved provider.
The review committee of NMCBBHP, Inc. will review other credible, documented credential related continuing education hour event (including conferences) on a case by case basis for approval. There will be charge of $5 per credit to review education contact hours earned through a non-approved NMCBBHP provider. We will not accept certificates of attendance with no CE hours provided or without a signature. Refer to the checklist form for assistance in completing your CPSW renewal.
Certified Supportive Housing Peer Specialist
CPSW - Certified Peer Support Worker
CWF - Certified Wraparound Facilitator
CFPSW - Certified Family Peer Support Worker
Yes
Medicaid Waiver is a 1115 Demonstration called "Centennial Care."
Yes, and yes.
Melisha Montano, OPRE Program Director
MelisiaL.Montano@state.nm.us
Phone: 505-476-6290
Nathan Lawson, CPSW, Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement Training Coordinator
Nathan.Lawson@state.nm.us
There is a Peer Summit
Yearly New Mexico hosts a “Peer Summit” where peers are recognized. Also, monthly the OPRE newsletter hosts a peer and their individual recovery story featuring a picture of the peer.
Temporary, although long-lasting. Training and initial certification applications are frozen from July 17th through March 2021.