Introduced in February, 2024, as NYCB’s newest Specialty Certification.
RCU is the first training organization to have its PSP training approved by NYCB, and first to offer this new certification training offering!
Cost: $765/person
March 2026
March 11, 12, 19 & 26
9:00 - 3:00 (EST)
May 2026
May 8, 15, 22 & 29
9:00 - 3:00 (EST)
20 Hr. Peer Supervision Professional (PSP) Certification Training
“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.”
"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
Peer Supervision Professional (PSP) Certification Training will prepare experienced and new peer supervisors to take their role of guiding and managing certified recovery peer advocates (CRPA’s) and peer support specialists with more confidence and guidance in their day to day work.
The program offered by Recovery Coach University equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively oversee and evaluate the performance of peer specialists, advocate on their behalf, and facilitate communication between peer specialists (non-clinical) and non-peer specialists (sometimes clinical). While PSP certification does not entail becoming a peer professional, it is an ideal platform and credential for those who are regularly engaged with peers in their professional practice. This certification provides invaluable tools for ensuring the success and development of peer support specialists and enhancing the overall effectiveness of peer delivered services.
Course Description:
Fulfilling the NYCB Peer Professional Supervision Certification, this course covers best practices, core competencies, and the opportunity to apply the learning in small groups to enhance your peer supervisory skills and knowledge.
The New York Certification Board recognizes that the 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 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 by NYCB to meet all 20 Training Hours required for PSP Certification (and both trainers are members of NYCB Trainer Registry). Additionally it is pending approval by ASAP NYS for Social Work CE’s and by OASAS for CASAC, CPP and CPS Renewal CE’s.
Participants must have access to both audio and video connection.
Approved by NYCB for PSP Certification.
Approved by NYCB through 12/2024; badge pending
“Instructors are great, they each have different personality’s that I feel work great when you put them together.”
Justin McNeal
“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.”
Amanda Toal, CARC, RCP, RCPF
“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.”
“Supervisors are the Guardians of the Peer Movement.”