CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST CORE COMPETENCIES COVERED Domain Item Description 1.6 Believes in the importance of self-awareness and self-care 1.9 Believes that recovery is a process 1.11
Believes and understands there are a range of views regarding mental health and substance use disorders and their treatment, services, supports, and recovery Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and their impact on recovery Knowledge that recovery and wellness involves the integration of the whole person including spirituality; physical, vocational, and emotional health; sexuality; gender identity; and community Knowledge of trauma and its impact on the recovery process Knowledge of person-centered care principles Knowledge of the impact of discrimination, marginalization, and oppression Knowledge of the impact of internalized stigma and shame Knowledge of the rights of peers seeking support, such as state and federal law regarding client rights, civil rights, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
2.2
2.5
2.6 2.7 2.9
2.10 3.1
3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.7 4.3 4.4
Knowledge of ethics and boundaries
Knowledge of the scope of practice of a certified peer specialist
Knowledge of confidentiality standards
Knowledge of ways to encourage safe, trauma-sensitive environments, relationships, and interactions
Knowledge of cultural competency
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to assist people in exploring life choices, and the outcomes of those choices Ability to locate appropriate recovery resources, including basic needs, medical, mental health and substance use disorder care; supports, including social support and mutual aid groups; and to facilitate referrals Ability to work collaboratively and participate on a team Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to foster the person’s self-advocacy and provide advocacy when requested by the person Ability to advocate for self in the role of a certified peer specialist
4.7 4.11
4.13 4.18
4.19
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