D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A7303

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Rule 22-A7303 - CORE COMPETENCIES

7303.1

The Department's peer specialist certification program is structured to provide participants with an opportunity to develop the following core competencies:

(a) Interpersonal skills;

(b) Practical assessment skills and fundamental knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders;

(c) Supporting skills to assist the consumer to develop skills identified in the approved treatment plan;

(d) Ability to document services provided including preparation of encounter notes required by Subsection 3413.19 of Chapter 34 of this subtitle;

(e) Computer skills;

(f) Understanding the unique role of the peer, using self as a therapeutic presence;

(g) Ethics and Professionalism;

(h) Recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) or similar planning;

(i) Advocacy skills; and

(j) Cultural competency and sensitivity.

7303.2

Core competencies are developed through a combination of life experience, successful completion of required classroom work or the equivalent, and successful completion of the field practicum or the equivalent.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A7303

Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 11096 (December 23, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 7002 (July 11, 2014); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 10674 (9/4/2020)

Authority: Sections 5113, 5115, 5117 and 5118 of the "Department" of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-0061; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1141.06 and 7-1141.07 (2014 Supp.)).