Applicants for certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist shall:

1. (1) Possess a High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), High School Equivalency (HSE) Credential, or college or university degree;
2. (2) Have demonstrated self-driven recovery from a mental health and/or substance use disorder, or have experience utilizing strategies as a family member/caregiver to support recovery of a child or adolescent with a mental health and/or substance use disorder;
3. (3) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
4. (4) Be willing to self-disclose about their own recovery or their experience as a family member/caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health and/or substance use disorder;
5. (5) Be employed by or intern with, within six (6) months from the date the application was submitted:
6. (A) The State of Oklahoma;
7. (B) A behavioral health services provider contracting with the state to provide behavioral health services;
8. (C) A behavioral health services provider certified by ODMHSAS;
9. (D) A tribe or tribal facility that provides behavioral health services; or
10. (E) An Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs or United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility.
11. (6) Possess good moral character;
12. (7) Be actively working on recovery and/or overall wellness;
13. (8) Complete training in accordance with this Chapter;
14. (9) Pass a competency examinationin accordance with this Chapter;
15. (10) Not be engaged in any practice or conduct which would be grounds for denying, revoking or suspending a certification pursuant to this Title; and
16. (11) Otherwise comply with rules promulgated by the Board implementing 43A O. S. § 3-326.

Added at 28 Ok Reg 912, eff 7-1-11

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 2006, eff 10-1-14

Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1859, eff 10-1-18

Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1160, eff 11-1-19

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 2006, eff 9-15-22

Amended at 41 Ok Reg, Number 22, effective 9-1-24