Maryland

Yes, Maryland Department of Health endorses the IC&RC certification as statewide certification.  MABPCB now does allow for virtual online training.  The submission of applications is electronic only now.

No, self-identification of behavioral health disorder can include mental health and/or substance use disorder. Forensic Peer (Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist) - endorsement training provides educational support for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist seeking knowledge, skills, and abilities in
assisting individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system. Family Peer (CPRSFamily) - CPRS’ and family members will be offered specialized training to provide peer support to
family members. Acronyms: CPRS: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, RPS: Registered Peer Supervisor, i-FPRS: Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist, CPRS-F: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Family

Must provide proof of a High School Diploma or a GED (send directly to Maryland Addiction and
Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board). May provide college transcripts in lieu of High
School Diploma or GED.

Personal requirements: At least 18 years of age. Must be a resident in the State of Maryland at least 51% of the time. Must self-identify as a person in long-term recovery from the effects of a behavioral health disorder (mental health and/or substance use disorder) for a period of two years or more.

Professional requirements: No professional requirements needed to apply for training program / no specific training program to apply as many different training vendors and trainings are offered and accepted to count toward required 46 hours.

Complete 46 total hours of documented behavioral health Peer specific education provided by an MABPCB approved organizational provider within the following 4 domains: 1) Advocacy Domain - 10 hours 2) Ethical Responsibility Domain - 16 hours 3) Mentoring/Education Domain - 10 hours
4) Recovery/Wellness Domain - 10 hours - Applicants are allowed 12 in-service training hours as part of the 46 hours (must be provided within an agency by an agency employee / in-service training must be domain relevant) - All applicants are required to complete a minimum of one CORE training - All training for initial certification must be completed within the last 10 years

Cost varies, as individuals can choose between different CORE, Online, Domain Specific, and additional trainings.  Core trainings: Free to $1300. Who pays depends on the training entity - Individual or organization of employment and local state grants.

Cost varies, as individuals can choose between different CORE, Online, Domain Specific, and additional trainings.  Core trainings: Free to $1300. Who pays depends on the training entity - Individual or organization of employment and local state grants.

Cost varies, as individuals can choose between different CORE, Online, Domain Specific, and additional trainings.  Core trainings: Free to $1300. Who pays depends on the training entity - Individual or organization of employment and local state grants.

Yes, IC&RC exam is offered on demand at approved testing centers (computer-based exam) allowing candidates to test on a date and time convenient for them. To qualify for CPRS status, individuals must receive a score of 500 or greater on the 75 multiple choice questions. $125 is the cost of the application fee and exam. If a Peer does not pass the exam on the first try there is a $50 re-examination fee.
The Behavioral Health Administration has established PCEF (Peer Certification Expansion Fund), which allows peers to apply for funding which goes toward the application/testing fees.  Peers can apply by downloading the PCEF application on MABPCB's website.

Professional requirements: Must complete 500 service hours of documented supervised paid or volunteer peer recovery support experiences in a clinical or community setting, (inpatient, outpatient, institution, residential, community or outreach) within the last 2 years. - Experiences may be accumulated at multiple service organizations - 25 of the 500 hours must be documented supervision by a Registered Peer Supervisor- Must receive supervision at least twice per month during 500 service hours - Supervision hours must be specific to the following categories (5 hours of each): Advocacy, Ethical Responsibility, Mentoring/Education, Recovery/Wellness, General Supervision including Self Care Documents required for submission with completed application: Copies of all training certifications (amounting to 46 hours), documentation of 500 employment/volunteer hours (on organizational letterhead), personal recovery statement, principles and guidelines, release from NOTARIZED by a Notary Public, Recovery Reference Record, application fee, proof of diploma or GED, Reference Evaluation forms (3) - 1 from sponsor or former counselor and 2 from professions (professor, instructor, former supervisor), and supervision form signed by Registered Peer Supervisor.

A background check is not required to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), but an employer may request a background check as part of the hiring process.

Yes, IC&RC exam is offered on demand at approved testing centers (computer-based exam) allowing candidates to test on a date and time convenient for them. To qualify for CPRS status, individuals must receive a score of 500 or greater on the 75 multiple choice questions. $125 is the cost of the application fee and exam. If a Peer does not pass the exam on the first try there is a $50 re-examination fee.
The Behavioral Health Administration has established PCEF (Peer Certification Expansion Fund), which allows peers to apply for funding which goes toward the application/testing fees.  Peers can apply by downloading the PCEF application on MABPCB's website.

Certification lasts two years, an individual is required to apply for recertification prior to the expiration date of original certification. An individual does not need to retake the exam if they complete recertification prior to expiration or within a year of expiration. Recertification is no longer an option 12 months past the expiration date and an individual must then go through the initial certification process which includes retaking the exam.

Recertification fee: $125 (if completed prior to certification expiration) Recertification fee: $125 + $15 for each month past expiration (if recertification is late between one day and 12 months).

Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board. 10807 Falls Rd., #1376, Brooklandville, MD 21022 Phone: 1-866-537-5340 [email protected]
-They must approve organizations who want to provide CEUs for peer trainings
-They work with IC&RC to schedule testing

Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board. 10807 Falls Rd., #1376, Brooklandville, MD 21022 Phone: 1-866-537-5340 [email protected]
-They must approve organizations who want to provide CEUs for peer trainings
-They work with IC&RC to schedule testing

The Behavioral Health Administration's Office ofConsumer Affairs holds a peer email list where individuals can gain information regarding upcoming peer trainings and job opportunities https://groups.google.com/g/behavioral-health-peer-mentors-in-maryland/…  To be added to the group, contact [email protected]

The Behavioral Health Administration's Office ofConsumer Affairs holds a peer email list where individuals can gain information regarding upcoming peer trainings and job opportunities https://groups.google.com/g/behavioral-health-peer-mentors-in-maryland/…  To be added to the group, contact [email protected]

List of Approved Educational Providers can be found at www.mabpcb.com

Individuals must acquire 20 hours of MABPCB approved peer recovery specialist specific education over the two year certification period (from same list of trainings available to initial certification process). Of these 20 hours, 6 hours minimum must be an Ethical Consideration course. Continuing Education Requirements are required for recertification along with holding a current and valid CPRS certificate issued by MABPCB, verification of reviewed, read and willingness to uphold by practice the MABPCB
Principles and Guidelines for Certification Peer Recovery Specialists, and completion of the recertification application and payment of associated fee. Individuals track CEUs, reports them to MABPCB prior to certification expiration date in process of applying for re-certification.

Individuals must acquire 20 hours of MABPCB approved peer recovery specialist specific education over the two year certification period (from same list of trainings available to initial certification process). Of these 20 hours, 6 hours minimum must be an Ethical Consideration course. Continuing Education Requirements are required for recertification along with holding a current and valid CPRS certificate issued by MABPCB, verification of reviewed, read and willingness to uphold by practice the MABPCB
Principles and Guidelines for Certification Peer Recovery Specialists, and completion of the recertification application and payment of associated fee. Individuals track CEUs, reports them to MABPCB prior to certification expiration date in process of applying for re-certification.

MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
One must have one (1) year experience in a Supervisory/Director role with the inclusion of supervising Peer Recovery Specialist in the behavioral health, recovery and/or crisis support field, or;
One must be a MABPCB Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) for two (2) year, has successfully completed their CPRS RECERTIFICATION, AND have documentation of a Lead Peer role or direct supervision of Peer Recovery Specialists for six (6) months within your organization AND reflective in your current organization’s job description AND a letter of support from your current supervisor or;
Administrative/Clinical professional must have six (6) months in a supervisory position in the behavioral health field.
AND
Must complete the six (6) hour “Supervising Peers” training.
COST
The application fee for the Registered Peer Supervisor is $100.
RENEWAL
An RPS must take a “Supervising Peers” refresher course every two year.

No, self-identification of behavioral health disorder can include mental health and/or substance use disorder. Forensic Peer (Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist) - endorsement training provides educational support for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist seeking knowledge, skills, and abilities in
assisting individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system. Family Peer (CPRSFamily) - CPRS’ and family members will be offered specialized training to provide peer support to
family members. Acronyms: ""CPRS: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, RPS: Registered Peer Supervisor, i-FPRS: Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist, CPRS-F: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Family

No, self-identification of behavioral health disorder can include mental health and/or substance use disorder. Forensic Peer (Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist) - endorsement training provides educational support for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist seeking knowledge, skills, and abilities in assisting individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system. Family Peer (CPRSFamily) - CPRS’ and family members will be offered specialized training to provide peer support to family members. Acronyms: ""CPRS: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, RPS: Registered Peer Supervisor, i-FPRS: Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist, CPRS-F: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Family

Must maintain an active BHA license and enroll with Medicaid as one of the following providers:
- Community-based Substance Use Disorder Programs licensed under COMAR 10.63.03 as OP Level 1, IOP Level 2.1, and/or PHP Level 2.5 (Medicaid Provider Type 50)
- Opioid Treatment Programs (Medicaid Provider Type 32)
- Federally Qualified Health Center (Medicaid Provider Type 34)

Must maintain an active BHA license and enroll with Medicaid as one of the following providers:
- Community-based Substance Use Disorder Programs licensed under COMAR 10.63.03 as OP Level 1, IOP Level 2.1, and/or PHP Level 2.5 (Medicaid Provider Type 50)
- Opioid Treatment Programs (Medicaid Provider Type 32)
- Federally Qualified Health Center (Medicaid Provider Type 34)

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Monica White, President MABPCB - (443) 722-8803

Yes: BHA Conference ($55 to attend), NAMI MD Conference ($75 to attend), On Our Own Conference ($80-310), Peer Networking Conference (Free), Peer Summit (Free), Tuerk Conference ($85)

BHA Carroll Conquestion Outstanding Leadership Award

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Yes, Maryland Department of Health endorses the IC&RC certification as statewide certification.  MABPCB now does allow for virtual online training.  The submission of applications is electronic only now.

National curricula are used as well as curricula developed by organizations who are approved Education Providers.  They can be fully peer led or partially peer led.  Speaking for BHA and the curricula that we have developed, they are developed by peers.

A background check is not required to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), but an employer may request a background check as part of the hiring process. & none

The Behavioral Health Administration's Office of Consumer Affairs holds a peer email list where individuals can gain information regarding upcoming peer trainings and job opportunities https://groups.google.com/g/behavioral-health-peer-mentors-in-maryland/…  To be added to the group, contact [email protected]

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List of Approved Educational Providers can be found at www.mabpcb.com