Kansas Certified Peer Specialist (KCPS/KCPM) - Kansas

Kansas Peer Specialist Certification Program Certifying Body: Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Address: New England Building, 503 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66603-3404 Phone: 785-296-4986 Contact: Charles Bartlett, Director Adult Services - charles.bartlett@ks.gov Training Coordinator: Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute Training Website: kansascpstraining.getlearnworlds.com Credentials (differentiated by population served): - KCPST (Kansas Certified Peer Specialist in Training) - Mental Health - KCPS (Kansas Certified Peer Specialist) - Mental Health - KCPMT (Kansas Certified Peer Mentor in Training) - Substance Use - KCPM (Kansas Certified Peer Mentor) - Substance Use - KCPPSS (Kansas Certified Parent Peer Support Specialist) - Family track (in development 2024) - Forensic peer support track also in development (2024) Eligibility: - High school diploma or equivalent - KCPST: self-identify as person in recovery from a behavioral health condition; minimum 1 year stable recovery - KCPMT: self-identify as person in recovery from substance use disorder; minimum 1 year stable recovery - No background check required Training Process: - Level 1: KDADS/BHS-approved online training; pass exam with minimum 80% - Work 90 days as KCPST at peer support agency under supervision - Level 2: in-person or hybrid training (up to 4x/year in multiple locations) - Trainings are fully peer-developed and peer-led; trainers recruited via WSU Community Engagement Institute Certification Costs: FREE (no training or certification fees) Continuing Education: No CE requirements currently Background Check: Not required Supervisor Requirement: Supervisors must complete KDADS Supervisor Training (online; focuses on peer support principles) Medicaid Reimbursable: Yes, through KANCARE (Kansas Medicaid) Managed Care Organizations; no Medicaid waivers used; digital peer support also reimbursable Statewide Organizations: - Governor's Council for Behavioral Health Services Peer Subcommittee: John Agnew - john@sackansas.org - Kansas Consumer Advisory Council for Adult Mental Health: Koleen Garrison (koleengarrison@kansascac.org), Melissa Patrick (melissapatrick@kansascac.org) Annual Conference: Kansas Recovery Conference (June) - coordinated by Kansas Consumer Advisory Council Award: Kansas Certified Peer Specialist of the Year Award (at Kansas Recovery Conference) Certified Peer Specialists in Kansas (2024): 360 Source: Copeland Center Peer Specialist Database