West Virginia
WV peer certification goes through our state board of the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professional (WVCBAPP) and the process for certification can be found on their website. https://www.wvcbapp.org/
Presnetly, WV BMS only offers SUD peer support
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency
46 clock hours of education specific to domains. A nationally recognized Peer Support Specialist Certification training will meet the majority of these qualifications.
3 college credits are equivalent to 45 clock hours
46 clock hours of education specific to domains. A nationally recognized Peer Support Specialist Certification training will meet the majority of these qualifications.
3 college credits are equivalent to 45 clock hours
BMS no longer oversee PRSS certification, it can be found at https://www.wvcbapp.org/
Payment for classes and CEU training varies.
Payment for classes and CEU training varies.
Payment for classes and CEU training varies.
Yes, information about he certification test can be found at the WVCBAPP website. Previously there has been some funding by grants to assist with payment for certification.
500 hours of volunteer or paid experience specific to the domains
Volunteer and part time experience is acceptable if it is provided under direct supervision Supervised work experience must be in the four PR domains
5 hours of supervision specific to the domains with a minimum of 6 hours in each of the four domains. Ongoing and initial supervision must be provided at least twice a month by an organization’s documented and qualified supervisory staff.
Fingerprint-Based Background checks are still required.
Yes, information about he certification test can be found at the WVCBAPP website. Previously there has been some funding by grants to assist with payment for certification.
Information on trainings and CEUs can be found here https://www.wvcbapp.org/. Must re-certify every two years with 20 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of
NAADAC/NCC AP National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) specific ethics
cost can be found at the https://www.wvcbapp.org/ website
Information concerning state peer certification can be found at the WVCBAPP website
Information concerning state peer certification can be found at the WVCBAPP website
yes - https://www.wvcbapp.org/
yes - https://www.wvcbapp.org/
Presently, information concerning peer training and CEUs can be found at the WVCBAPP website.
Must re-certify every two years with 20 hours of continuing education, including 6 hours of NAADAC/NCC AP National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) specific ethics
Individuals.
Yes, information about peer supervision can be found at the WVCBAPP website.
Presnetly, WV BMS only offers SUD peer support
Presnetly, WV BMS only offers SUD peer support
Yes, if they are enrolled with WV Medicaid and directly work for an LBHC or CBHC.
Yes, if they are enrolled with WV Medicaid and directly work for an LBHC or CBHC.
Telehealth options are available to peers
Yes, there are organization like the Peer recovery Network, Peer Resources Network, and Recovery Resource Group
Yes, there are organization like the Peer recovery Network, Peer Resources Network, and Recovery Resource Group
J.K. McAtee, [email protected]
Conference are set up throughout the year, and there are numerous conferences that involve peers such as the Appalachian Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse group, Peer Recovery Retreat.
Several organizations have rewards for peers for excellence in their work.
https://www.wvcbapp.org/ should be included with the aboved mentioned websites
N/A
WV peer certification goes through the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professional (WVCBAPP), and the process for certification can be found on their website. https://www.wvcbapp.org/
Fingerprint-Based Background checks are still required. & Yes, certain criminal history will disqualify you from receiving a certification. Those can be found in the following manual; https://dhhr.wv.gov/bms/Provider/Documents/Manuals/Chapter%20700%20WV%2…% 20Policy%20FinalApprovedforManual.pdf
yes - https://www.wvcbapp.org/
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