Wyoming
In Wyoming, the peer support specialist certification process is designed to be applicable to both mental health and substance use peer support. The certification application allows one to indicate current endorsements of Mastery, Forensic, and/or Whole Health Peer and select Specialist’s experience areas of Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and/or Dual Diagnosis
Hold a high school diploma or equivalence
Personal Requirements:
Must live in Wyoming at least 51% of the year. Lived experience description that informs the board what your lived experience is and what it has meant to you. The applicant must have a personal history of substance use disorder and has been engaged in recovery for at least two years and/or in recovery for at least two years and/or the applicant must have a personal diagnosis (experience) of a mental health condition and has been engaged in recovery for at least two years
Professional Requirements: 46 training hours specific to the IC&RC domains
For each training submit a certificate of completion or other evidence of successful completion 500 hours of volunteer or paid work experience specific to the IC&RC domains over the past year ~ Name of organization(s) for each time frame ~ Number of hours Contact information for verification of completed hours 25 hours of supervision specific to the domains
Verification of supervision statement from each supervisor including name, email and phone number
Review and sign the Wyoming Peer Specialist Code of Ethical Conduct and Violations of Ethical conduct document
Must pass the online remote-proctored IC&RC exam
For training Apply and be accepted. This course is limited to persons with their own personal experience recovering from a significant mental illness and/or substance use or alcohol addiction. Attendees/applicants should be well grounded in their recovery. At least two years of continuous recovery is required. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
For certification:
Formal education information– high school diploma or equivalent 46 training hours specific to the IC&RC domains
For each training submit a certificate of completion or other evidence of successful completion
500 hours of volunteer or paid work experience specific to the IC&RC domains over the past year ~ Name of organization(s) for each time frame ~ Number of hours Contact information for verification of completed hours 25 hours of supervision specific to the domains
Verification of supervision statement from each supervisor including name, email and phone number
Lived experience description that informs the board what your lived experience is and what it has meant to you Review and sign the Wyoming Peer Specialist Code of Ethical Conduct and Violations of Ethical conduct document
Recover Wyoming Tuition is covered through various grants. If you are accepted into the course, there is no tuition cost.
Recover Wyoming Tuition is covered through various grants. If you are accepted into the course, there is no tuition cost.
Recover Wyoming Tuition is covered through various grants. If you are accepted into the course, there is no tuition cost.
Application must be filled out, and applicant attests they will "strive to adhere to the Wyoming Peer Specialist Professional Ethics and to improve competency as a Peer Specialist."
A background check is not required for Peer Specialist Certification.
The certification process is overseen by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) for Peer Recovery. Initial Certification Fee: $175 Total $80 goes directly toward IC&RC exam fee to be registered as an exam candidate $95 initial certification fee.
The certification process is overseen by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) for Peer Recovery. Initial Certification Fee: $175 Total $80 goes directly toward IC&RC exam fee to be registered as an exam candidate $95 initial certification fee.
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Renewal Fee: $75 fee must be paid to complete a certification renewal and to be considered for review
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Wyoming Department of Health, Behavioral Health Division
122 West 25th Street Herschler 2 West, Suite B Cheyenne, WY 82002
800) 535-4006 (307) 777-6494
Varies across the state according to region.
Recover Wyoming provides training for Peer Specialists for the state to include the New Peer Specialist Training, Forensic Training, and Annual Peer Conference.
20 hours of continuing education earned every two years, including 6 hours of ethics training, is the minimum required for IC&RC recertification (renewal)
Complete Wyoming Certified Peer Specialist Renewal Application
Update any new contact information if applicable
Attach trainings and verification documentation to the renewal application
Review and sign Code of Ethical Conduct
Pay the renewal fee
Peer specialists.
No information found regarding separate certification path for Peer Support Supervisors in Wyoming. However, certification requirements note that the Peer Specialist's employer provide a supervisor responsible for employment support for the Peer Specialist and encourage the supervisor to obtain training related to the Peer Specialist program.
In Wyoming, the peer support specialist certification process is designed to be applicable to both mental health and substance use peer support. The certification application allows one to indicate current endorsements of Mastery, Forensic, and/or Whole Health Peer and select Specialist’s experience areas of Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and/or Dual Diagnosis
In Wyoming, the peer support specialist certification process is designed to be applicable to both mental health and substance use peer support. The certification application allows one to indicate current endorsements of Mastery, Forensic, and/or Whole Health Peer and select Specialist’s experience areas of Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and/or Dual Diagnosis
https://recoverwyoming.org/peer-specialist-training-certification/
Youth and Family Support Partners are paid for by a Wyoming Section 1915(b) Waiver: Wyoming Medicaid’s Youth Initiative. EqualityCare is Wyoming's Medicaid program, which provides peer support, bills it under Skills Training. All requirements of SMDL #07-011 must be met for peer support services to be reimbursable under the Medicaid program. More information under Medicaid Billing of Peer Support Services found at: https://health.wyo.gov/behavioralhealth/mhsa/peer-specialists/
Youth and Family Support Partners are paid for by a Wyoming Section 1915(b) Waiver: Wyoming Medicaid’s Youth Initiative. EqualityCare is Wyoming's Medicaid program, which provides peer support, bills it under Skills Training. All requirements of SMDL #07-011 must be met for peer support services to be reimbursable under the Medicaid program. More information under Medicaid Billing of Peer Support Services found at: https://health.wyo.gov/behavioralhealth/mhsa/peer-specialists/
Recover Wyoming is now providing a Telephone Recovery Support (TRS) program. Staff and volunteers making the calls are Wyoming Certified Peer Specialists. Funding for TRS is provided by the Wyoming Department of Health/Behavioral Health Division.
Recover Wyoming 1017 E Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-421-7261 Email: [email protected]
Recover Wyoming 1017 E Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-421-7261 Email: [email protected]
Recover Wyoming 1017 E Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-421-7261 Email: [email protected]
Recover Wyoming 1017 E Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 307-421-7261 Email: [email protected]
Wyoming Peer Specialist Certification contact information: www.recoverwyoming.org Email: [email protected] Phone: (307) 421-7261
Recover Wyoming Annual Peer Conference
Peer specialists can achieve a Mastery endorsement, which signifies they have made substantial contributions to the field.
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Yes, Recover Wyoming oversees the certification process for Peer Specialists in Wyoming through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) for Peer Recovery.
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