Peer Recovery Support Specialist Supervisor Certificate Preparation

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If you are supervising Peer Recovery Support Specialists in clinical and non-clinical settings, you will learn how to use the 20 core competencies of peer supervision to provide guidance for peer workers and promote competent and ethical delivery of peer recovery support services. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the recovery oriented philosophy and what the peer role entails; develop knowledge and job skills related to peer services and understand how to assist peers in developing these skills; exercise a strength-based person-centered approach and coach peer staff to develop self-awareness; and learn how to advocate for and promote peer services. This training is being offered through Foundation for Recovery, one of two approved training institutions, and is the first step in obtaining a PRSS-Supervisor Certification through the Nevada Certification Board.

Prerequisite: Students must have a high school diploma, GED or HSE. If this course is being applied towards a PRSS Supervisor Certification from the Nevada Certification Board, you must meet their requirements for certification. For peers, the requirement includes maintaining a PRSS state certification for a minimum of two years. For non-peers, the requirements include a bachelor’s degree and two years working a behavioral health field OR a master’s degree and one year working a behavioral health field.

This course has discount registration fees! UNLV Staff and Alumni, visit http://ced.unlv.edu/registration-policies#discounts for more information. Otherwise, email us at continuing.education@unlv.edu to see if you qualify for a discount.

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.