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
Renewal Information for PSS certification
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.

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.

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.

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