MDHHS CPRC Requirements:
~Have a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or provide college transcripts in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
~Have a substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) and have received treatment from a public or private provider.
~Have two continuous years in recovery at some point in time after the age of 18.
~Have personal experience in navigating complex substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) treatment services (self-help
groups are not included).
~Self-identifies as having a substance use disorder, co-occurring disorder(s), and/or non-substance addictive disorder(s) with a substantial life disruption and shares their recovery story in supporting others.
~Be employed by a CMHSP or contract provider at the beginning of training.
~Meet the MDHHS application approval process for specialized training and certification.
The process includes:
~Completed peer recovery coach application
~Supervisor signature and acknowledgment form
~Two written letters of reference
~Current job description
~Read, understand, and agree to the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Code of Ethics
~Acknowledgement of truthfulness and accuracy of application
~Peer-to-peer interview
~Training fee paid by the agency that employs the peer recovery coach.
~Be freely chosen by beneficiaries utilizing peer recovery coach services; and
~Adhere to the MDHHS Peer Recovery Coach Code of Ethics.