Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 354 - MEDICAID HEALTH SERVICES
Subchapter N - PEER SPECIALIST SERVICES
Division 5 - MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION
Section 354.3155 - Orientation and Self-Assessment

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A peer specialist must complete required orientation before applying to participate in core training.

(b) The orientation items are posted on the HHSC website and training entity websites.

(c) The orientation items are completed through online modules, self-study, and a readiness assessment.

(d) Orientation includes:

(1) a self-assessment tool;

(2) a description of peer specialist services;

(3) a description of a peer specialist's typical workday;

(4) employment demographics for peer specialists;

(5) review of the background check requirements and other minimum qualifications to be certified under this chapter;

(6) information about peer specialist careers;

(7) information about the concept of recovery; and

(8) the evidence base for peer support.

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