Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.07.19 - CERTIFICATION OF PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS AND FAMILY SUPPORT PARTNERS
Section 16.07.19.200 - PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Current through August 31, 2023
Each applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet the minimum qualifications and requirements listed below to be certified as a Peer Support Specialist in Idaho. (3-17-22)
01. Educational Requirements. Each applicant for a peer support specialist certification must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. (3-17-22)
02. Training Requirements. Each applicant must complete forty (40) hours of training that includes the following Peer Support Specialist competency areas: (3-17-22)
03. Work or Volunteer Experience Requirements. Each applicant must obtain supervised experience providing peer support services. A six-month (6) certification may be granted according to Section 111 of these rules to an applicant who lacks the required experience. (3-17-22)
04. Supervision Requirements. A six-month (6) certification may be granted according to Section 111 of these rules to an applicant who lacks the required work or volunteer supervision hours required in Subsection 200.03 of this rule. (3-17-22)
05. Person Self-Identified with Lived Experience. Each applicant must identify as an individual with lived experience in recovery from mental illness or mental illness with a co-occurring substance use disorder. (3-17-22)