Cost: $350/person*
*At this time, RCU has suspended scheduling the 12 Hr Peer Supervision Training in light of our NEW 20 Hour Peer Supervision Professional Certification Training. The NEW PSP Training is approved by ASAP-NYCB to meet the full training requirements for Certification. Please see PSP Certification page for more information and to register.
Peer Supervision within the Recovery Oriented Services of Care (ROSC)/Behavioral Health Field has never been more critical than now as we navigate supervising peers during the worst overdose crisis in history. Learn with others faced with the same challenges; take away best practices; practice coaching Peers on critical topics such as trauma informed care; person as expert, autonomy, harm reduction and return to use.
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20 Hr. Peer Supervision Professional
12 Hr. Peer Supervision Training*
(*Course suspended to make room for the NEW PSP Certification Training)
“My favorite part of this training was when the instructor said, “two people walked into this room, one person has all of the answers, and it isn’t me.” I found the perspective she offered very helpful and relevant to my work.”
Course Description:
A comprehensive protocol for peer supervision and standards - soon to be a part of the ASAP-NYCB Peer Professional Supervision Certification.
The provision of excellent supervision is arguably the most important aspect of enhancing and sustaining an agency’s peer program, allowing for the most effective peer support services and improved patient outcomes. Good supervision allows Peer Recovery Professionals to identify and grow their unique strengths, effectively address areas for improvement, and truly flourish in their professional lives, with your coach-like supervision. Good supervision enhances employee retention because peers feel valued; self care is prioritized; and trust and safety are paramount to the peer-client relationship.
This highly interactive and skills based training will focus on:
20 Peer Supervision Competencies tailored to the group needs
Role Clarity - The Lane of the Peer Recovery Professional
Effective Models of Supervision
Differences in Clinical Supervision vs. Peer Supervision
Peer Recovery Coaching Principles and Best Practices
Basic Coaching Skills in Groups and with Individuals
Potential Ethical Issues specific to Peer Recovery Specialists
This training will help prepare you to lead your agency in the successful integration and professional development of your Peer Recovery Professional staff!!
The original curriculum for this ground-breaking workshop was developed by Exponents with contributions by Theresa Knorr, FOR-NY, Keith Greer and Lori Drescher, RCU.
This RCU Zoom/Virtual Training is approved through 9/2024 by ASAP-NYCB for CRPA and CARC Renewal Hours. It is also approved by ASAP NYS for Social Work CE’s and by OASAS for CASAC, CPP and CPS Renewal CE’s.
Participants must have access to both audio and video connection.
Approved by ASAP-NYCB through 9/2024 for CRPA & CARC Renewal CE’s (approval extension granted Feb. 2024)
Approved by ASAP NYS for SW CE’s
“This training was easily the best training I have ever attended. The layout of the course was easy to understand, and our asks from day one were answered on day two.”
Lisa Nichols, M Ed, CARC, RCP, RCPF
Peer Supervision is facilitated by Lisa Nichols, a recovery professional coach and advocate as well as supervisor of Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA’s), among other things. She is an OASAS and ASAP-NYCB authorized trainer, FOR-NY Best Practice Trainer and member of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry. Lisa has many combined years of professional and lived experience and her passion is working with peers. She facilitates a monthly Peer Supervision Learning Collaborative and separately, a Peer Learning Collaborative. Lisa is passionate about enhancing the Recovery Capital of our region through her relationship and work with Peers and Peer Supervisors.
“I enjoyed the ability to connect with people from around the country who are all supervising peers. It was empowering and humbling to know that the struggles I face are faced by others.”
“Supervisors are the Guardians of the Peer Movement.”
“Very Informative if you are looking for more insight on how to become a more confident Peer Supervisor. Lots of insight provided that you won’t find in a text book.”