WAC 246-929-110. Certification of a peer support specialist trainee

(1) An applicant for a peer support 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 support specialist trainee certification may only be renewed four times. (3) There is no fee for certification as a peer support specialist trainee.