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Do I need to be certified to work as a Peer Specialist? (RSPS/MHPS)

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

You do not need to be certified to start working in a peer role. You can start applying and get hired into a peer position...

What Types of Peer Careers are there in Texas?

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

What is a Peer Supporter?  A peer supporter is a professional role where a person with “lived experience” of navigating recovery (including family recovery) who...

Who can become a Mental Health Peer Specialist?

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

Minimum Requirements for Texas Mental Health Peer Specialist Certification According to the Texas Administrative Code, a peer specialist must meet the following eligibility criteria:1 be...

What is a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS)?

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

In Texas a certified Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) is a person who uses lived experience in recovery from a mental health condition*, in addition...

National Practice Guidelines for Peer Supporters from SAMSHA

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

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