SECTION 450:53-3-1. Qualifications for certification

  Each applicant for certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialists shall:

(1)   Possess a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED);

(2)   Have demonstrated self-driven recovery from a mental illness, substance abuse disorder or both;

(3)   Be at least 18 years of age;

(4)   Be willing to self disclose about their own recovery;

(5)   Be employed by or volunteer with the state, a behavioral service provider or an advocacy agency contracting with the state to provide behavioral health services, or a behavioral health services provider certified by ODMHSAS.

(6)   Possess good moral character;

(7)   Be actively working on recovery and/or overall wellness;

(8)   Pass an examination based on standards promulgated by ODMHSAS pursuant to 43A O.S. § 3-326;

(9)   Not be engaged in any practice or conduct which would be grounds for denying, revoking or suspending a certification pursuant to this title; and

(10)   Otherwise comply with rules promulgated by the Board implementing 43A O. S. § 3-326.

[Source: 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]