RecoveryTech + TRB Connections

We are excited to offer a comprehensive Peer Supervision Training curriculum! This course provides individuals in supervisory roles with the opportunity to explore methodologies to best utilize peer supervision competencies and standards for the peers they manage. The “Fundamentals of Supervising the Peer Recovery Professional” training that RecoveryTech & TRB Connections provide satisfies the New York Certification Board’s (NYCB) 20-hour foundational education training requirements for their newest certification, the Peer Supervision Professional (PSP). Anyone interested in peer services, including supervisors of peer workers, can now participate in training on the PSP role.

FROM THE NYCB: Peer Supervision Professional (PSP) - PSP is not a peer certification. It is for professionals from any practice background who supervise peers. Click here for role competencies and here for the PSP Ethical Framework. Please also see training details at https://www.asapnys.org/asap-pwi/. The application form is now available.

Peer Supervision is a professional and collaborative activity between a supervisor and a worker in which the supervisor provides guidance and support to the worker to promote competent and ethical service delivery and support through the continuing development of the worker’s application of accepted professional peer work knowledge, skills, and values.

Supervision provides an opportunity to support peer workers (Recovery Coaches, CRPAs, and CARCs) in the delivery of quality behavioral health services, professional development, and support. Supervisors support peer worker’s professional and personal objectives by helping them focus on their role competencies, accountable practices, personal supports, ethical practices, and continued professional development. This training will provide current, in-depth, cutting-edge protocols related to Peer Supervision.

This course is derived from the foundational training for best practices for the “Supervision of Peer Workers” developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Supervision focuses on the interactions between supervisor and supervisee to promote effective practice. Supervision aims to build on the strengths and successes of the Peer Worker and address areas for improvement.

As a current or future supervisor of Recovery Peers, you want training programs where you’ll learn practical skills— not just theories. We’ve packed our training programs with skill-building information and exercises to help you learn how to create a work environment in which your staff members are empowered and motivated.

Whether you’re introducing recovery concepts to your staff for the first time, or you’re a seasoned supervisor of Recovery Peers, this training is designed with you in mind.

RecoveryTech and TRB Connections are pleased to offer this 20-hour (3-day) Peer Supervision training to Behavioral Health clinicians and Peer Recovery support supervisors/staff. This training is designed for professionals who will be supervising Recovery Coaches, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates, and Certified Addiction Recovery Coaches.

This course provides a comprehensive protocol for Peer Supervision standards which emphasize 20 Substance Use Disorder Peer Supervisory Core Competencies. Trainees will develop an understanding of the role of peer recovery professionals, the responsibilities of a supervisor, and effective supervision strategies.

• Introduction to Peer Recovery Support
• Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Recovery Supervisors
• Helpful Tips for Peer Recovery Supporters Entering the Workforce
• Health and Wellness in Peer Recovery Supervision
• Role Clarity - The Lane of the Peer Recovery Professional
• Theories and Models of Supervision
• The Supervisory Alliance
• Modalities, Methods and Techniques of Supervision
• Differences in Clinical Supervision vs. Peer Supervision
• Practice Dimensions of Peer Recovery Coaching
• Supporting the Creation of Basic Coaching Skills
• Potential Ethical Issues specific to Peer Recovery Specialists