South Dakota
South Dakota
Is there a state-endorsed certification process?
No
Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?
N/A
What are the educational requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?
N/A
What are the personal requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program?
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What are the professional requirements needed to apply for a peer specialist training program?
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What are the training requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist?
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What is the average cost for CPS training?
N/A
Who is responsible for paying for training? (List all)
N/A
Other potential funding sources.
N/A
Is there a state-wide certification test?
N/A
What are the personal/professional requirements for certification, if they differ from attending the training?
N/A
Is a background check required? If so, is a criminal record a disqualification for certification?
N/A
What is the cost of the certification test?
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Does the certification test need to be taken regularly to maintain certification?
N/A
Aside from any fees for the training or state-wide certification test, are there other certification fees/costs?
N/A
Is there a statewide certification body?
N/A
Please provide as much information about the certification board/body as possible.
N/A
Where can information be found for upcoming peer support trainings?
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On average, how often are trainings held in your state?
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Training providers (vendors) and their contact information.
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What are the continuing education requirements?
N/A
Who tracks CEUs?
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Is there a certification requirement for CPS Supervisors? If yes, provide details of requirements and relevant information.
N/A
Additional specializations available for certified peer specialists:
N/A
What are the different acronyms used to distinguish peer supporters and specific peer support specialties?
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Are Certified Peer Specialists services Medicaid reimbursable?
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How are peer support services paid for by the state? What specific Medicaid waivers are used, if any?
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Is digital peer support available? Medicaid reimbursable?
N/A
Is there a statewide Peer Specialist organization?
Yes
Name of Statewide Peer Specialists Organization*
The Association of South Dakota Peer Supporters
Peer Specialists Organization Website*
Peer Specialists Organization Primary Contact*
Loran Harris [email protected]
605-723-6044
Other relevant/helpful contacts:*
Are there conferences held in the state specifically for Peer Supporters?
N/A
Are there recognition or award opportunities for peer support specialists or Substance Use Peer Support Specialists?
N/A
Helpful Websites/ References*
Additional Info*
Only information about peer support services in SD were for ""Peer Recovery Support Services"" for substance use.
Person to contact to confirm there isn't a Certified peer specialist program in SD - Loran Harris [email protected]
If there are recent changes to the certification process due to COVID-19, are the changes permanent, temporary or other?
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