Hosted by: Recovery & Self-Discovery
Format: Online
Trainer: Jaibez Regalado
Overview:
Recovery & Self-Discovery is excited to present the Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) Training, designed for individuals interested in using their lived experience to support others in their mental health recovery. This training equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and certification to become Medicaid-billable Certified Peer Specialists in Texas. The Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) Certification Training prepares individuals with lived experience in mental health recovery to provide person-centered, trauma-informed support to others on their recovery journey. This certification is Medicaid-billable and approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). MHPSs use their experience to inspire hope, model recovery, and help others develop skills for wellness, self-advocacy, and stability.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the credentials needed to begin a career in peer support, providing guidance and hope to others facing mental health challenges.
Who Should Attend:
- Individuals in mental health recovery
- Peer support workers seeking state certification
- Those working or planning to work in mental health, recovery, or integrated care settings
- Community health advocates with lived experience
Prerequisites:
Completion of the 19.5-Hour Core Training (if you haven’t completed already)
Completion of HHSC Orientation & Self-Assessment
Willingness to share personal recovery experiences in a supportive and professional manner
Key Learning Areas:
- Peer support ethics, professional boundaries & role clarity
- Trauma-informed practices and person-centered support
- Person-centered planning and empowerment
- Skills for effective communication and engagement
- Mental health system navigation
- Communication and engagement strategies
- Cultural humility and stigma reduction
- Boundaries and self-care
- Empowering others through lived experience
Training Format & Duration:
- 5-Day Certification Training
- Includes interactive activities, discussion, storytelling, and practical tools
- Certificate of Completion provided (required for certification application)
Online Training Schedule:
- 1st Weekend: Sunday, September 28 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 2nd Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, October 4th & 5th | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 3rd Weekend (Completion Day): Saturday & Sunday, October 11th & 12th | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Attendance is required for all days to receive the certificate.
Investment Fee: $555.00 (Self-Pay Price Only)
- Payment plans available (with a non-refundable deposit)
- Texas Workforce Commission Approved for Financial Assistance
How to Enroll:
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: (214) 531-7197 (Text OK – Please leave a voicemail if unavailable)
Must register and complete the screening process to attend