Peer Specialist Training and Certification

The application process for the Peer Specialist training is now on-line. Go to www.peerspecialist.org to apply.

An individual must meet the following qualifications:

• Self identify as a present or former primary consumer of mental health services.
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass background check or request an exception to the findings
• Complete a State approved training program and pass a standardized examination
• Have a job commitment from a mental health agency
• Complete the application located on the following website at www.peerspecialist.org
• Complete a 5-Day Basic Training Program.
• Following completion of the 5-Day Basic Training Program, the individual must pass a State of Missouri approved certification examination within six months.

Annual continuing education will be offered so that a Peer Specialist can maintain certification.

See the Peer Specialist brochure for more detail.