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| Is there a state-endorsed certification process? |
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| Does the state differentiate between Mental Health Peer Support Specialists and Substance Use Peer Support Specialists? |
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| What are the educational requirements to apply for a peer specialist training program? |
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| 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? |
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| Who is responsible for paying for training? (List all) |
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| Other potential funding sources. |
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| Is there a state-wide certification test? |
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| What are the personal/professional requirements for certification, if they differ from attending the training? |
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| Is a background check required? If so, is a criminal record a disqualification for certification? |
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| What is the cost of the certification test? |
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| Does the certification test need to be taken regularly to maintain certification? |
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| Aside from any fees for the training or state-wide certification test, are there other certification fees/costs? |
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| Is there a statewide certification body? |
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| Please provide as much information about the certification board/body as possible. |
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| 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? |
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| Who tracks CEUs? |
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| Is there a certification requirement for CPS Supervisors? If yes, provide details of requirements and relevant information. |
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| Additional specializations available for certified peer specialists: |
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| 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? |
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| Is there a statewide Peer Specialist organization? |
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| Name of Statewide Peer Specialists Organization |
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| Peer Specialists Organization Website |
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| Peer Specialists Organization Primary Contact |
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| Other relevant/helpful contacts: |
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| Are there conferences held in the state specifically for Peer Supporters? |
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| Are there recognition or award opportunities for peer support specialists or Substance Use Peer Support Specialists? |
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| Helpful Websites/ References |
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| Additional Info |
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| If there are recent changes to the certification process due to COVID-19, are the changes permanent, temporary or other? |
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