Oklahoma
Yes
We offer an integrated certification.
At least high school diploma or GED.
Have demonstrated recovery from a mental illness, substance use disorder or both
At least 18 years of age
Willing to self-disclose about their personal recovery journey
Possess good moral character
Complete online application and mail in supporting documents.
Applications must be submitted at least 14 days prior to training as being able to attend training is dependent on the Department approving a person's eligibility to attend training.
Agree to respect and observe the PRSS Code of Ethics which must be signed and mailed with their Application Inventory Form to ODMHSAS before being assigned to a training.
Must attend training, identify as someone in recovery, share story during training, and pass exam.
No cost to individual for training.
No cost to individual for training.
No cost to individual for training.
Yes, must take and pass exam at the end of training. Application fee is $25.00; no training or exam fee; we evaluate application waivers on a case by case basis.
Pass an examination and successfully share your recovery story based on standards promulgated by ODMHSAS after completing the training.
Same as previous. Also, while ODMHSAS is the certifying body, Oklahoma Healthcare Authority is the Medicaid billing agency. There are instances when an individual meets criteria to be certified, but is unapproved by OHCA to bill Medicaid.
Yes, must take and pass exam at the end of training. Application fee is $25.00; no training or exam fee; we evaluate application waivers on a case by case basis.
No. Annual Continuing Education Units (9, with 3 hours of Ethics, for a total of 12) are required for renewal of certification.
$25 application fee (initial certification) $15 annual renewal fee $25 late fee (added to $15 renewal fee if submitting renewal paperwork after December 31st.)
Yes. ODMHSAS administers the training and exam.
Yes. ODMHSAS administers the training and exam.
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services website: https://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/Mental_Health/Certified_Peer_Recovery_Support...
One per month
ODMHSAS Training Institute 2000 N. Classen Blvd. Suite 2-600, East Tower, 6th Floor Oklahoma City,
OK 73106-9913 (405) 248-9191 (delete other previously reported locations); Also, we have virtual training offerings now.
Certifications must be renewed annually by completing the on-line renewal process. Each year, Certified PRSS's are expected to complete 12 hours of continuing education units, 3 of which must be in Ethics.
Individuals are responsible for tracking their CEUs and enter them into the database between August 1st and December 31st.
PRSS Supervisors are required to complete PRSS Supervisor Training but no certification is required.
We offer an integrated certification.
We offer an integrated certification.
Yes
Medicaid under OAC 317:30-5-240
Yes and yes.
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jae Jackson McConnell Email: [email protected] 405-227-1164
M.J. Clausen Email: [email protected] 405-248-9240
We have several peer support focused sessions at our annual Momentum Conference (https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/trainings/conferences/momentum-conference…).
OCARTA is a peer run organization located in Oklahoma City; they give out "Peer of the Year" awards at their annual recovery rally (https://www.ocartaoklahoma.org/).
None
Training is being conducted via Zoom
In part peer developed by our Training Institute; edited and reviewed by Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists.
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