Peer Specialist Outreach Worker Training

This 2-day training is designed to provide adequate training and education for individuals who conduct community outreach to individuals in need of a multitude of services. This training provides education and training in all of the four domains including but not limited to documentation, building partnerships in the community.

Mentoring/Education Domain Training for Peer Recovery Specialists

This training includes recognizing the characteristics of an effective role model, active listing skills, how to recognize when self-care is needed and the various forms of self-care, understanding the importance of maintaining the Peer relationship, Peer navigation, how to share experiences and conflict resolution techniques. 6 CEUs available.

The Drugs are Gone, but the Conflict Remains…Now What?

This training will enable Peer Recovery Specialists and other substance use disorder and behavioral health staff to identify conflict & unmet human needs which create conflicts, identify forms of communication & techniques to transform conflicts, and use skills to conduct quality checks of a transformed conflict. MABPCB CEU’S provided by trainer.

Maryland Department of Health Virtual Peer Forums

The Behavioral Health Administration invites Peer Recovery Specialists to attend upcoming Peer Recovery Specialist Forums.

These forums will provide peers with an opportunity to learn from the State about the latest funding initiatives, including Medicaid reimbursement, as well as innovative workforce developments and resources targeting peers in Maryland.

Peers will also have an opportunity to participate in question-and-answer sessions with BHA’s Consumer Affairs team. This opportunity is specifically for Peer Recovery Specialists, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, and Registered Peer Supervisors who are themselves peers.

Maryland Department of Health Virtual Peer Forums

The Behavioral Health Administration invites Peer Recovery Specialists to attend upcoming Peer Recovery Specialist Forums.

These forums will provide peers with an opportunity to learn from the State about the latest funding initiatives, including Medicaid reimbursement, as well as innovative workforce developments and resources targeting peers in Maryland. Peers will also have an opportunity to participate in question-and-answer sessions with BHA’s Consumer Affairs team.

This opportunity is specifically for Peer Recovery Specialists, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, and Registered Peer Supervisors who are themselves peers. 

Maryland Department of Health Virtual Peer Forums

The Behavioral Health Administration invites Peer Recovery Specialists to attend upcoming Peer Recovery Specialist Forums.

These forums will provide peers with an opportunity to learn from the State about the latest funding initiatives, including Medicaid reimbursement, as well as innovative workforce developments and resources targeting peers in Maryland. Peers will also have an opportunity to participate in question-and-answer sessions with BHA’s Consumer Affairs team.

This opportunity is specifically for Peer Recovery Specialists, Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, and Registered Peer Supervisors who are themselves peers. 

CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches

The CCAR Ethical Considerations training is a two-day training for peers. A variety of ethical considerations will be explored including defining the coaching role and functions, coaching standards, issues of vulnerability, ethical decision making, performance enhancement and legal issues. 16 CEUs are available upon completion.

Trauma-Informed Care Approach

This training will give Peer Specialists the skills to engage with the individuals they serve within their organization that has suffered from some trauma, along with knowing their role. Awareness of secondary trauma and compassionate fatigue will allow the Peer Specialist information that supports self-care and prevents burn-out.

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy

This is a 4-day training designed for individuals interested in becoming Peer Support Specialists. The training will provide individuals with the skills needed to guide, mentor, and support anyone who would like to enter into sustaining long-term recovery. 30 CEUs are available for this training.

Peer Workforce Development and Skill

This training aims to introduce peers to the hard and soft skills that hiring managers look for when hiring peers and to equip peers with the ability to write a peer resume. Peers will also gain the confidence they need during the interview process.

Participants will receive 4 CEUs in Mentor & Education.