“RCU continues to be one of the best institutes in providing pertinent training for recovery coach/peers and peer supervisors. I am thankful to have taken my foundational training through them almost years ago and have taken many trainings since.”
Introduced in February, 2024, as the newest Specialty Certification by ASAP-NYCB
RCU is the first training organization to have its training approved by ASAP-NYCB, and first to offer this brand new training offering!
Cost: $695/person
March 2024
Mar. 27, 30, April 3, 6,
9:00 - 3:00 (EST)
May 2024
May 1, 8, 15, 22
9:00 - 3:00 (EST)
July 2024
TBD
9:00 - 3:00 (EST)
20 Hr. Peer Supervision Professional (PSP) Certification Training
"Developing a formal, professional certification is a complex process," says Doug Rosenberry who leads technical development for ASAP-NYCB. "We're very grateful to the very many experts from the community who contributed to developing the Peer Supervision Professional (PSP) certification, a new specialty certification for individuals from any professional background who supervise peers in any setting." - Feb. 29, 2024
Course Description:
Fulfilling the ASAP-NYCB Peer Professional Supervision Certification, this course covers best practices, core competencies and the opportunity to the apply the learning in small groups to enhance your peer supervisory skills and knowledge.
The certification board recognizes that provision of excellent supervision is arguably the most important aspect of enhancing and sustaining an agency’s peer program, allowing for the most effective peer support services and improved client outcomes. Therefore, they have created a certification pathway for Peer Professional Supervision which includes this 20 hour course. We will review quality supervision which allows Peer Recovery Professionals to identify and grow their unique strengths, effectively address areas for improvement, and truly flourish in their professional lives. As a result, employee retention is enhanced because peers feel valued; self-care is prioritized; and trust and safety are paramount.
This highly interactive and skills based training will focus on:
SAMHSA and OASAS endorsed 20 Peer Supervision Competencies reviewed by William White
Review the Peer Recovery role and how it fits into organizational structure
Role Clarity - The Lane of the Peer Recovery Professional
Effective Models of Supervision and Boundaries
Differences in Clinical Supervision vs. Peer Supervision
Peer Recovery Coaching Principles and Best Practices
Basic Coaching Skills in Groups and with Individuals
Potential Ethical Issues specific to Peer Recovery Specialists
Importance of self-care and wellness
This training will help prepare you to lead your agency in the successful integration and professional development of your Peer Recovery Professional staff!
This curriculum was developed by Lisa Nichols, with a Master degree in Education and years of experience with Peer Work and Supervision as well as facilitating Learning Collaboratives for both. This curriculum was informed by the ground-breaking RCU 12-hour workshop, originated by Exponents with enhancements by Theresa Knorr, FOR-NY, Keith Greer and Lori Drescher, RCU.
This RCU Zoom/Virtual Training is approved through 9/2024 by ASAP-NYCB to meet all 20 Training Hours required by the NYCB for PSP Certification. Additionally it is approved by ASAP NYS for Social Work CE’s and pending approval by OASAS for CASAC, CPP and CPS Renewal CE’s.
Participants must have access to both audio and video connection.
Approved by ASAP-NYCB for PSP Certification.
Placeholder only, awaiting badge for Social Work approval.
“What I enjoyed most was the value placed on process and community building. Our exceptional trainer, Lisa, pivoted whenever the group needed additional information, process time, and group space.”
Lisa Nichols, M Ed, CARC, RCP, RCPF
RCU’s 20 Hr. Peer Supervision Professional Certification Training is facilitated by Lisa Nichols, a recovery professional coach and advocate as well as supervisor of Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA’s), among other things. She is an OASAS and ASAP-NYCB authorized trainer, FOR-NY Best Practice Trainer and member of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry. Lisa has many combined years of professional and lived experience and her passion is working with peers. She facilitates a monthly Peer Supervision Learning Collaborative and separately, a Peer Learning Collaborative. Lisa is passionate about enhancing the Recovery Capital of our region through her relationship and work with Peers and Peer Supervisors.
“I enjoyed the ability to connect with people from around the country who are all supervising peers. It was empowering and humbling to know that the struggles I face are faced by others.”
“Supervisors are the Guardians of the Peer Movement.”
“Very Informative if you are looking for more insight on how to become a more confident Peer Supervisor. Lots of insight provided that you won’t find in a text book.”