Training
The MHPS & RSPS Specialty Training is an extensive program approved by HHSC (Health and Human Services Commission). Upon finishing the course and successfully passing the knowledge assessment, students will earn their certification. CHW training -Must be 16 years old. Training – Completion of an approved DSHS-certified 160-hour competency-based Community Health Worker training program. Experience – At least 1000 cumulative hours of community health worker services within the most recent three (3) years.
Training Provided by TOR Mental Health & Recovery Services:
Peer Specialist Training and Certification
Becoming a credentialed Peer Support Specialist
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission implemented a new peer support benefit for the state Medicaid Program and developed a Peer Specialist certification track for the state of Texas. TOR Mental Health and Recovery Services is committed to training excellence and has adapted its training approach so that anyone who completes TOR Mental Health and Recovery Services peer specialist training will be eligible to apply for the state certification. Once certified, individuals will have the credential of Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) or Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS).
At this time TOR Mental Health and Recovery Services offers the following certification trainings:
Peer Support Core Training (pre-requisite to certification trainings)
Mental Health Peer Specialist Training
Peer Specialist Supervisor Training
- Peer Specialist Supervisor Training
The content will be provided via Zoom technology, through online discussion threads, and short interactive breakout sessions online.
This 2-day training meets the requirements for people seeking the Peer Specialist Supervisor Certification under Texas Administrative Code, Rules 354.3105 and 354.3163. The certification qualification is necessary for organizations planning to bill Medicaid using the newly established Peer Services billing code. This training provides basic information that will benefit anyone providing direct supervision to Peer Specialists.
This interactive workshop is comprised of didactic content, video presentations from a variety of subject matter experts, participatory exercises, and workplace scenarios. Modules are focused on the following topics: Peer Foundation, Supervisor Foundation, Non-Peer Specialists Supervising Peers, Group Supervision, and Supervision Scenarios.
Upon completion of the training, and passing of an online knowledge assessment, participants will be required to apply directly to Texas Certification Board for credentialing.
Other Training offered:
Basic Computer Training (3 day training)* coming soon*
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - training
Anger Managment
Crisis Prevention and Intervention training
Mental Health First Aid Training
Training are provided by TOR Mental Health & Recovery Services.
For more information email us at TOR@triumphantoutreachministry.org