D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A7304

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

Rule 22-A7304 - PEER SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS

7304.1

Eligible applicants for the Peer Specialist Certification training shall:

(a) Be a District resident who is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(b) Have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED); and

(c) Be either

(1) A self-disclosed current or previous consumer of mental health services or

(2) Be a parent or legal guardian of a child or youth consumer who was or is currently a consumer of mental health services (for Certified Peer Specialist - Family); and

(d) Demonstrate either

(1) Personal recovery and ability to help others with their recovery; or

(2) An understanding of the public mental health system for a child or youth with serious emotional disturbance, and involvement with multiple public systems.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A7304

Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 11096 (December 23, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 7002 (July 11, 2014)

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.)).