(1) An applicant for a peer specialist trainee certificate shall submit to the department:

(a) An application on forms provided by the department;

(b) An attestation that the applicant self-identifies as:

(i) Having one or more years in recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both; or

(ii) The parent or legal guardian of a youth who is receiving or has received behavioral health services;

(c) Official certificate(s) of completion of a peer training course as outlined in WAC 246-929-130 or proof of acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program; and

(d) An attestation the applicant is working to meet the supervised experience requirements under WAC 246-929-150.

(2) The peer specialist trainee certification may only be renewed four times.

(3) There is no fee for certification as a peer specialist trainee.