Texas Hub for Peer Careers

Learn about Texas peer certifications with free resources and guidance to get started, get certified, and find employment.

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Who We Are?

PeerForce is a collaborative effort between form communities, and the Centralized Training Infrastructure (CTI) at UTHSCSA’s School of Social Work. We support the Texas Peer workforce by improving linkages to training and employment opportunities. 

About Our Resources

Texas Peer Job Board

Job search Peer Employment opportunities on our job board, including full-time, part-time, and internship roles.

Financial Aid Opportunities

We keep an updated list of financial assistance and scholarship opportunities available in Texas.

Training Calendars

Find upcoming Peer Specialist, Certified Family Partner, and Peer Specialist Supervisor trainings being offered in Texas.

Certification and Career Guidance

PeerForce is a team of experienced Peer Specialists who can help you navigate the certification process, and plan your route to getting started in Peer Support.

Explore

Texas Peer Certifications

Mental Health
Peer Specialist (MHPS)

Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS)

Peer Support Supervisor
(PSS)

Certified Family Partner
(CFP)

Online Orientation for Texas Peer Specialists (RSPS and MHPS)

Completing the online orientation is the first step to becoming a certified Peer Specialist in Texas. This orientation will provide you with an overview of the career field, help you gauge your readiness, and ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements needed to obtain your certification. 

FAQs

PeerForce is a statewide coordination hub for the Texas peer workforce. We support new individuals entering the career field find and access the resources they need to get certified and find employment.

We offer resources and support to Texas Health and Human Services identified Peer Credentials: 

  • Recovery Support Peer Specialist
  • Mental Health Peer Specialist
  • Certified Family Partner
  • Peer Specialist Supervisor

Yes. PeerForce is a non-profit program and all of our our services are 100% free.

Check out our Financial Assistance page to view various financial assistance opportunities for training, supervision, and certification costs. 

PeerForce does not oversee certification for Texas peer certifications. The Texas Certification Board is the certifying body responsible for the credentialing of Texas Peers. 

PeerForce helps organizations recruit and hire peer candidates. Reach out to our support team to learn more

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Any Questions?

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