Peer Specialist Supervisor

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What is a Peer Specialist Supervisor ?

A Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS) is a person who supports and guides a peer specialists after they obtain their certification. A PSS will oversee peer specialists while they provide the necessary components of peer work, such as giving recovery-oriented peer services, skill-building, ethical problem solving, optimizing professional growth, and performing administrative duties.

This supervision may also extend to overseeing aspects specific to the organization where a peer specialist is working. This would include things like learning organization-specific policies, or performing and understanding distinct administrative matters.

The role of a PSS is important and ongoing since supervision is consistently required for any peer specialist after they obtain certification. Supervision is likewise required in any organization that implements peer specialists.

Steps to Becoming Certified

Check Eligibility Requirements

In order to gain PSS certification, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age
Be a QCC, LPHA, QMHP supervised by a QCC or LPHA, or a QPS supervised by a QCC or LPHA. Please read our additional article on clinical eligibility requirements.
Be able to pass a background check that follows the guidelines set for peer specialists by Texas Administrative Code. For an easy reference about background check requirements, look at our background check information article.
Be able and willing to follow the ethical guidelines expected of peer specialist supervisors set by the Texas Administrative Code.

Attend 2-Day Training

Start Your State Application

After you complete 2-day training, you must begin your application process. Applications for PSS certifications are handled digitally through the online module Certemy. There are multiple application options, depending on your level of education. Be sure to select the right one.

Create an account through Certemy.
1. For certification as a PSS without a degree, click here.
2. For certification as a PSS with a degree, click here.
3. For certification as a PSS as a QMHP-CS with a license under a QCC or LPHA, click here.
4. For certification as a PSS as a QMHP-CS with a degree under a QCC or LPHA, click here.
5. For certification as a PSS as a QCC or LPHA, click here.

Complete the 9 steps required in your Certemy account, including the background check through IdentoGO.
Once these steps are completed, wait for certification; you will be notified by TCB when your application has been reviewed and approved.

Need help paying for your background check and/or state application fee? Look at PeerForce’s financial aid page here.

Renewal Information for PSS certification

Where to Find Your Renewal Application

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Renewal for the PSS certification requires completion of twenty (20) continuing education hours of Peer Specialist Supervisor continuing education, including six hours of peer specialist supervision and leadership training by an approved provider.

You will need to upload/include certificates of completion from your CEU courses in your renewal application.

To find upcoming CEU opportunities, visit the PeerForce training calendar here.

Required Background Check

State Renewal Fee

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Find Training Opportunities

Ready to get trained as an MHPS? Looking for CEU opportunities for renewal? Check out our training calendar. Here is a list of upcoming training and CEU opportunities for you to choose from.

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Find Supervison

MHPS credentials require a supervised internship period. Start here if you need to find a supervisor or learn more about this stage of the process.

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Find Employment

MHPS credentials require a supervised internship period. Start here if you need to find a supervisor or learn more about this stage of the process.

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Apply for Financial Assistance

PeerForce has limited funds for training, background checks, and state application fees. Learn more about applying here.

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