Certified Peer Recovery & Support Specialists North Idaho

11/16/2024

Advocating for clients is so important!

03/15/2024

A trained peer — someone who also wears scrubs and knows exactly what you’re going through — can be an invaluable resource. They understand the daily challenges and frustrations of the profession and are able to lend support in tough times. Peer support offers you a shared perspective with a skilled response.

You are not alone; your peers are ready to stand with you.

NAMI Frontline Wellness: A trained peer — someone who also wears scrubs and knows exactly what you’re going through — can be an invaluable resource. They understand the daily challenges and frustrations of the profession and are able to lend support in tough times. Peer support offers you a sh...

03/15/2024

03/15/2024

Who Are Peer Workers?

Peer support workers are people who have been successful in the recovery process who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Peer support services can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process.

Learn about the role of peer workers and access recovery-related resources about peer supports and services.

03/15/2024

Certified Peer Support Specialists and Certified Family Support Partners are critical in the Idaho mental health system. BPA Health administers the certification process for Peer Support Specialists and Family Support Partners. If you are interested in a certification, contact BPA Health:
BPA Health
Phone
208-947-1300
Email
[email protected]

Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) have experienced a mental illness and recovery and are well positioned to support others who are seeking recovery. Peers offer hope and encouragement by sharing their experiences and knowledge. They create opportunities for recovering individuals to live satisfying and meaningful lives.

Certified Peer Support Specialists provide hope for individuals, families, and communities recovering from mental illness by offering:

• Connections to a community of peers
• Encouragement and understanding
• Information on accessing resources
• Support through recovery

Learn about the peer and family specialist certification process and read about the standards. Become certified Certified Peer Support Specialists and Certified Family Support Partners are critical in the Idaho mental health system. BPA Health administers the certification process for Peer Support S...

04/08/2023

REMINDER of the Support Specialist/ Client Relationship Policies

As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, I will:

17. Clearly explain my role and responsibilities to those serve.

18. Terminate the relationship with a person(s) served when services appear no longer of benefit and to respect the rights of the person served to terminate services at his/her request.

19. Request a change in my role as a CPRSS with a person being served if the person served requests a change.

20. Not engage in sexual activities or personal relationships with persons served in my role as a CPRSS, or members of the immediate family of person(s) served.

21. Set clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries with all persons served.

22. If at any point I feel I am unable to meet any of these requirements, I will immediately cease performance as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist and seek professional assistance.

04/08/2023

REMINDER of the Conflict of Interest Policies,

As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, I will:

13. Reveal any perceived conflict of interest immediately to my professional supervisor and remove myself from the peer recovery support specialist relationship as required.

14. Disclose any existing or pre-existing professional, social, or business relationships with person(s) served. I shall determine, in consultation with my professional supervisor, whether existing or pre-existing relationships interfere with my ability to provide peer support services person(s) served.

15. Inform clients of costs of services as established by the agency for which I am employed and not charge person served beyond fees established.

16. I will not sponsor individuals with whom I have previously served or currently serve as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

04/08/2023

REMINDER CPRSS Code of Conduct Policies:

As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, I will:

1. Agree to maintain a minimum of two (2) clinical supervision sessions per month totally at least 2 hours of documented clinical supervision.

2. Accurately identify my qualifications, expertise, and certifications to all whom I serve and to the public.

3. Conduct myself in accordance with the CPRSS Code of Ethics.

4. Make public statements or comments that are true and reflect current and accurate information.

5. Remain free from any substances that affect my ability and capacity to perform my duties as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

6. Recognize personal issues, behaviors, or conditions that may impact my performance as a NCPRSS.

7. Maintain regular supervision and ongoing support so I have a person with whom I can address challenging personal issues, behaviors, or conditions that may negatively effect my own recovery. I understand that misconduct may result in the suspension of my credentials.

8. Respect and acknowledge the professional efforts and contributions of others and not declare or imply credit as my own. If involved in research, I shall give credit to those who contribute to the research.

9. Maintain required documentation for and in all client records as required by my agency or the Federal requirements making certain that records are documented honestly and stored securely. Agency disposal of records policies shall be adhered to.

10. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of persons served in adherence with Federal Confidentiality, HIPAA laws, local jurisdiction and state laws and regulations. This includes electronic privacy standards (Social Media, Texting, Video Conferencing etc).

11. Use client contact information in accordance with agency policy.

12. Not to create my own private practice.

03/04/2023

Peer Support Certification Information – BPA Health: https://www.bpahealth.com/idaho-peer-cert/
Peer Support Certification Q/A – BPA Health: www.bpahealth.com/peer-and-family-support-faqs

Peer Recovery Coach Certification - IBADCC
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSdR7jXhOD-wfXvFsZZoXw3OzPun4IaamCAmNDcoqRZQMrKQG-0OPxhfI3MweG_LIpXd7qv8m9EEudv/pub

For more on Peer Support Specialists and recovery visit our website at sites.utexas.edu/mental-health-institute.

02/01/2023

Idaho Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists NEEDED

Full-time, salaried peer support or recovery coach position in Hayden, ID at a male recovery/re-entry house. The position works over the weekends with men who have full time jobs during the week and attend treatment at night Monday-Thursday (depending on their individual treatment plan). The peer support or recovery coach who is selected for the position will be trained in SMART recovery and will be responsible for supporting peers in practicing basic living skills and linking with community supports. A male peer support / recovery coach is preferred for the current position at the men's house, and a female position will be available in the near future when a women's house has been established.

Those interested in the position can contact:

Jennifer Tuttle, LCSW, QP
208-819-2716
[email protected]

01/24/2023

Filling the Gaps in Behavioral Health, discussion on the importance of Peer Recovery Supports.
Important Conversations are being had on the importance of Peer Services.
https://youtu.be/7NBG5O46mR4

01/16/2023

I would like to start conversation on Peer Recovery Support in Idaho.
What are the challenges you see in this line of work?
What do you LOVE about where you work?
What changes would you like see in this field?

I recently joined the Idaho Association of Addiction Professionals with NAADAC and I would like to get Peer workers feedback. If you feel more comfortable feel free to PM me. However, I think these types of conversations are also learning experiences for others.

Thank you!