1. (1) A person may not practice peer support unless licensed under Title 37, chapter 1, and this chapter.

2. (2) An applicant for licensure as a peer support specialist must:

   1. (a) have a diagnosis from a mental health professional as having a behavioral health disorder;
   2. (b) have received treatment for the diagnosed behavioral health disorder;
   3. (c) be in recovery, as defined by board rule, from the behavioral health disorder; and

   4. (d) have successfully completed an approved program in behavioral peer support, including an ethics portion, as defined by board rule. The board shall:

      1. (i) provide a list of approved programs; and
      2. (ii) approve content that is flexible, affordable, and inclusive of faith-based, cultural, and educational programs available from national, regional, and state agencies and organizations.

History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 713, L. 2023.