~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.