37-39-312. Peer support specialist certification required -- qualifications.
204 words·~1 min read·
/mt/title-37/chapter-39/part-3/37-39-312·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
37-39-312 . Peer support specialist certification required -- qualifications.
(1)A person may not practice peer support unless certified under Title 37, chapter 1, and this chapter.
(2)An applicant for certification as a behavioral health peer support specialist must:
(a)have a diagnosis from a mental health professional as having a behavioral health disorder;
(b)have received treatment for the diagnosed behavioral health disorder;
(c)be in recovery, as defined by board rule, from the behavioral health disorder; and
(d)have successfully completed an approved program in behavioral peer support, including an ethics portion, as defined by board rule.
(3)An applicant for certification as a family peer support specialist must:
(a)have personal experience as the parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child under 21 years of age with significant physical, developmental, or behavioral health needs; and
(b)have successfully completed an approved program in family peer support, including an ethics portion, as defined by board rule.
(4)The board shall:
(a)provide a list of approved programs in behavioral health peer support and family peer support; and
(b)approve content that is flexible, affordable, and inclusive of faith-based, cultural, and educational programs available from national, regional, and state agencies and organizations.