Applies To:
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Minnesota
Peer Support Specialists
- CPS
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is part of the executive branch of state government, one of 20 executive departments headed by a commissioner appointed by the governor and approved by the state Senate.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is an organization of individuals with a commitment to bettering the lives of Minnesotans by providing essential services to Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents and supporting people to live as independently as possible.
Initial Certification: RI Consulting has been contracted by the Minnesota DHS to provide Certified Peer Specialist training. Currently this is the only approved training for the certification of mental health peers. Per the Minnesota DHS, if you are in interested in learning more about how to become a Certified Peer Specialist, please email your interest to DHS.[email protected].
Renewal: The CE requirement for CPS renewal is 30 hours every 2 years. Per the Minnesota DHS, at the moment there is no certification board for the mental health peers nor is there an official recertification process.
Board Contact Info
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Information Desk: 651-431-2000
(TTY/TDD service: 800-627-3529)
General Email: DHS[email protected]
CPS Email: DHS[email protected]
Certified Peer Specialist
INITIAL:
RI Consulting has been contracted by the Minnesota DHS to provide Certified Peer Specialist training. This is the only approved training for the certification of mental health peers. If you are in interested in learning more about how to become a Certified Peer Specialist, please email your interest to [email protected].
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/mental-health/programs-services/cps.jsp
RECERTFICATION:
The CE requirement for CPS renewal is 30 hours every 2 years. Per the Minnesota DHS, at the moment there is no certification board for the mental health peers nor is there an official recertification process.
Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CPS credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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A Scoping Review of Cultural Adaptations of Substance Use Disorder Treatments Across Latinx Communities: Guidance for future research and practice
1.25 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Cultural Diversity; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Patterns of Cannabis and Alcohol Co-Use: Substitution Versus Complementary Effects
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Medical Health, Pharmacology; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Pharmacology; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Psychological Consequences of a Diagnosis of Infertility in Men: A systematic analysis
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Couples, Family |
Reading-Based Online |
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD - Part 1: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
7 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Book |
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Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases
3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions: Cutting-edge Ethical and Risk Management Challenges
3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Technology and Counseling; Ethics; Technology |
Recorded Webinar |
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Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Complementary Approaches
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
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The Impact of Stigma on Mental Health and Quality of Life of Infertile Women: A systematic review
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult) |
Reading-Based Online |
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Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
