Work group backs short‑term smoothing for peer support trainees to ease workforce entry
Members supported a recommendation to let certified peer support specialists and trainees work under supervision for up to 180 days while their DOH applications are pending; DOH estimated a $30k–$35k biennial fiscal note to implement registry changes.
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The work group endorsed a proposal to authorize certified peer support specialists and trainees to provide services under appropriate supervision for up to 180 days while awaiting final credentialing from the Department of Health. The change is intended to smooth workforce entry amid multi‑month credentialing delays and to help programs hire and retain peer staff.
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