Applies To:
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Wisconsin
Peer Support Specialists
- CPS
- CPPS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of the largest state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $15 billion and more than 6,700 employees. DHS is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, making sure everyone can live their best life.
There are two types of certified peer specialists in Wisconsin.
- Certified Peer Specialist: An individual with experience in the mental health and substance use services system trained to provide support to others struggling to find a path to recovery.
- Certified Parent Peer Specialist: An individual with experience raising a child with behavioral health challenges trained to use their experience navigating services in support of other parents.
Initial Certification is awarded after successful completion of a training course and passage of an exam. Visit the Wisconsin Peer Specialist website for information on upcoming certified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist trainings: https://www.wicps.org/
Recertification: CPS and CPPS must recertify every two years and document completion of no fewer than 20 hours of continuing education in specific topic areas. https://www.wicps.org/continuing-education/
For further information on the recertification process, contact:
Gaochi Vang Peer Specialist Program Manager
608-716-7335
[email protected]
Board Contact Info
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
General Phone: 608-266-1865
TTY users please dial 711 or 800-947-3529 before calling DHS
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/peer-services/peer-specialists.htm
Certified Peer Specialist
INITIAL: Initial Certification is awarded after successful completion of a training course and passage of an exam. Visit the Wisconsin Peer Specialist website for information on upcoming certified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist trainings: https://www.wicps.org/trainings/
RECERTIFICATION:
20 hours of continuing education are required every two years. A minimum of 1.5 hours is required in each of the following categories:
- Cultural Humility
- Ethics and Boundaries
- Substance Use Specific
- Mental Health Specific
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Peer Specialist Specific
Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
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Certified Parent Peer Specialist
INITIAL: Initial Certification is awarded after successful completion of a training course and passage of an exam. Visit the Wisconsin Peer Specialist website for information on upcoming certified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist trainings: https://www.wicps.org/trainings/
RECERTIFICATION:
20 hours of continuing education are required every two years. A minimum of 3 hours is required in each of the following categories:
- Cultural Humility
- Ethics and Boundaries
- Parent Peer Specialist Specific
- Child/Adolescent Development or Parenting
Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPPS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
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Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching: A Guide to Effective Practice Part 1
4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery |
Reading-Based Online |
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The Role of Attachment in Poly-Drug Use Disorder:: An Overview of the Literature, Recent Findings and Clinical Implications
1.5 CE credit hour
Treatment Planning; Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
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Primary Outcome from a Cluster-randomized Trial of Three Formats for Delivering Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to the Significant Others of Problem Drinkers
1.75 CE credit hour
Education (Client, Family, and Community); Group Counseling |
Reading-Based Online |
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Structural Racism and Reflections from Latinx Heavy Drinkers:: Impact on Mental Health and Alcohol Use
1.25 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Cultural Diversity; Clinical Evaluation |
Reading-Based Online |
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A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Theories of Change of School-based Interventions Integrating Health and Academic Education As a Novel Means of Preventing Violence and Substance Use Among Students
1.75 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
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Substance Use in Pregnancy:: Identifying Stigma and Improving Care
1.5 CE credit hour
Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; Treatment Knowledge; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Topics & Methods |
Reading-Based Online |
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Harm Reduction and Recovery Services Support (HRRSS) to Mitigate the Opioid Overdose Epidemic in a Rural Community
1 CE credit hour
Prevention; Relapse and Recovery Strategies |
Reading-Based Online |
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Associations Between Tobacco and Cannabis Use and Anxiety and Depression Among Adults in the United States:: Findings from the COVID-19 Citizen Science Study
1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Assessment |
Reading-Based Online |
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Multi-service Prevention Programs for Pregnant and Parenting Women With Substance Use and Multiple Vulnerabilities:: Program Structure and Clients’ Perspectives on Wraparound Programming
1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention; Education (Client, Family, and Community) |
Reading-Based Online |
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Exploring Stress, Cognitive, and Affective Mechanisms of the Relationship Between Interpersonal Trauma and Opioid Misuse
1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Understanding Addiction; Clinical Evaluation |
Reading-Based Online |
