Peer Support Specialists have their own story of behavioral health recovery and utilize their lived experience to help the people they serve and promote recovery-oriented environments. A Peer Support Specialist works with individuals during their recovery journey, sharing skills, coaching, and providing support.
SB&H PSST program is a 64 hour AHCCCS approved Peer Support Specialist training that provides the certification that is needed to become a Peer Support Specialist.
In this training, participants will learn about the role of the peer support worker which includes engaging in a wide variety of activities, including advocacy, linkage to resources, sharing of experience, community and relationship building, group facilitation, skill building, mentoring, goal setting, and more.
Details
Virtual | 64 Hours
Behavioral Health Technicians, Paraprofessionals, Professionals, & Private Pay Members $979.
Dates/Times
All sessions must be attended to receive a certificate.
Dates/Times
8:00 AM - 4:30PM
September 3rd
September 4th
September 5th
September 10th
September 11th
September 12th
September 17th
September 18th
September 19th
September 20th
Location: 4420 S. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85040
If you are interested in becoming a Peer Support Specialist and have questions or you are an AHCCCS member and want to register, please reach out to QML&D at:
Training Objectives
- Demonstrate understanding of skills used to support people recovering from mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, and other challenging life experiences
- Explain and demonstrate use of cultural competency skills, conflict resolution skills, and job preparation skills
- Demonstrate understanding of Peer Support Specialist ethics and boundaries
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