Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Credentialing
Peer support services can only be delivered by a Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS). A PRSS is someone with lived experience of behavioral health and/or substance use recovery who has received specialized training on how to use their experience to help others.
To be employed as a PRSS in Arizona, individuals must complete an AHCCCS-recognized training program and pass a competency exam. There are many training programs across the state, and while all trainings cover behavioral health and substance abuse, some trainings also focus on criminal justice involvement or other specialized topics such as Opioid Use Disorder. Agencies with AHCCCS-recognized training programs are listed below. Visit their websites or contact them for training availability and enrollment requirements. AHCCCS members may contact their provider’s employment specialist or AHCCCS Health Plan for assistance.
AHCCCS-recognized Peer Support Employment Training Programs
