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By becoming a New York Certified Peer Specialist, you are recognized as a qualified professional working with individuals in the mental health system based on “The Shared Personal Experience” paradigm.What are the Benefits of Certification?Certification identifies professionals who are specialists in their fieldCertified professionals are recognized by professional affiliations, state, and national legislationCertified professionals are provided with the opportunity for peer networking, in addition to involvement and impact through NYPSCB sponsored education opportunities and committee workCertification increases professionalism in the fieldCertification provides a strong basis for employment hiring and professional advancementPrograms utilizing certified professionals to provide peer support services may be qualified to bill MedicaidWho Benefits from Certification?Certification assures competent, professional services while continuously improving the quality of service being provided to the client and family members.Certification promotes standards of training and competency that will meet standards required for licensing, accreditation, and third-party payers.Certification provides recognition of competency and a marketable credential that will enhance the role of the professional.Certification provides opportunity whereby the highest professional standards can be established, maintained, and updated.
