SAMHSA BRSS TACS Develops Draft Core Competencies for Peer Workers
SAMHSA/ CMHS Consumer Affairs E-NewsApril 21, 2015
In support of its strategic initiative priority areas of Recovery Supports and Workforce Development, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center (BRSS TACS) has identified and developed a draft set of core competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health settings.
These core competencies are the foundational and essential competencies required by all positions that provide peer support in behavioral health services. The competencies are common across a range of roles and environments. This includes such providers as Peer Specialists, Recovery Coaches, Parent Support Providers, Youth Peer Support Providers, and others.
SAMHSA is providing the public an opportunity to review and make comments on these draft competencies. If you would like to review the competencies and provide feedback please click the following link: http://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/core-competencies-peer-workers . We encourage you to read the brief overview of the core competencies and the Q&As before providing your comments.
http://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/core-competencies-peer-workers