(Effective July 1, 2025)
PDFWAC 246-929-100
Certification of a peer specialist.
An applicant for a peer specialist certificate shall submit to the department:
(1) An application on forms provided by the department;
(2) An attestation that the applicant self-identifies as:
(a) Having one or more years in recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both; or
(b) The parent or legal guardian of a youth who is receiving or has received behavioral health services;
(3) Official certificate(s) of completion of a peer training course or an approved apprenticeship program as outlined in WAC 246-929-130;
(4) Verification of meeting the supervised experience requirements under WAC 246-929-150 on forms provided by the department; and
(5) The fee(s) required under WAC 246-929-990.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.420.020, chapter 18.420 RCW, and 2023 c 469. WSR 25-05-089, s 246-929-100, filed 2/18/25, effective 7/1/25.]