In order to expand and strengthen peer support in Kansas, CCSR
is partnering with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to
advance peer specialist training and certification. The details are still being
worked out, but here is what we know for sure:
- Multiple levels of certification will be offered to provide a career path for peer specialists (those currently certified will keep their certification)
- Entry level peer support training will be open to all those interested who self-identify as having direct, lived experience with a mental health recovery
- Those hired to provide peer support under Medicaid will now have one year to complete billing-level certification via an “in training” status
- Peer support training will be offered regionally, details to follow
The CPS training team is excited to be able to support a
stronger career path for peer specialists and welcomes your input. Please contact
Lael Ewy, MFA, CPS, at lael.ewy@wichita.edu
with suggestions or questions as the process moves forward.
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