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Mental Health America's (MHA) new National Certification will set new standards in the field. It is designed to meet and exceed the standards used in public behavioral health around the country and will require enhanced training and substantial work experience. A major purpose of the credential is to meet the needs of private health insurers and private practitioners. Expansion of peer support into the private sector will open up new career paths and opportunities, which have previously been unexplored.
MHA is asking for public comment on the first draft of their core competencies report. Please visit their webpage to view a short introductory video and links to provide them with your feedback about their blueprint for the certification.
This certification has been peer initiated and conceived. They have worked with a stellar group of subject matter experts, most of whom are accomplished leaders in the peer community. They have endeavored to create a credential that will expand the knowledge and skill sets needed in peer support and adhere to the core principles of shared experience, empathy, mutuality, and motivation that have made it so successful.
We look forward to your assistance in designing this next step in peer support.