Certified Peer Specialists Recognized with Full Certification Process

FOR CURRENT CPSs - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - TIME SENSITIVE To more formally recognize the value of peers in the workforce, Pennsylvania is moving to a new full peer certification offered by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB). This new formal certification will be necessary to provide Medicaid billable peer support services. To make this transition as easy as possible for current Pennsylvania Peer Specialists, there will be a time-limited grandparenting process for those who wish to obtain the new full certification during the grandparenting period.

The grandparenting period begins March 1, 2018 and ends August 31, 2019.
For more information, and to access the application, click here.

Certified Family Recovery Specialist Credential

To more formally recognize the value of family recovery specialists in the workforce, we are pleased to announce a new credential for family recovery specialists who wish to obtain the new certification offered by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB). The development of the Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) credential was a joint effort between PCB and PRO-A and several family recovery specialists who were selected as Subject Matter Experts to develop CFRS core competencies and standards for the new credential. The credential becomes available January 1, 2018. For more information and requirements, please review the CFRS Application and the CFRS Content Outline.

RECERTIFICATION

Have a question about the recertification process? Visit our FAQ page by clicking here.

Professionals have two options to complete the recertification process:

Complete the entire Recertification Application online. PLEASE NOTE: You must have an approved account to complete the application online.
Download and complete the Recertification Application - PDF. Education Approval: If you have education that needs to be PCB approved, download and complete the Education Approval Application - PDF. You can print and mail these documents or save and email them to PCB.

PCB Conference

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PCB''s 21st Annual Conference
May 4-5, 2020 | Lancaster, PA

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Dissecting DBT and Trauma Informed Care: Are they as great as they sound?

Has Psychology really helped folks get better with more training in more models with more monitoring? Or have we simply begun to repackage and retool what really works which is just good ole fashioned therapy and just put it in a new shiny box with a “sexy” title? This training will focus on dissecting DBT, Trauma Informed Care and other “hot” therapeutic models many of us have been trained in.

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Finding the Space for Effective and Purposeful Clinical Supervision and Leadership (*The training includes Ethics hours*)

With rapidly changing demands in our industry, finding the space for in-depth clinical supervision and leadership in our current role as clinician, counselor, supervisor or administrator can be a challenge. This training will review elements of the Powell Model of Supervision and explore creative strategies for purposeful implementation of meaningful supervision, both from the perspective of a supervisor and a supervisee.

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Treating Criminally Implicated Clients in a Therapeutic Setting

It is often assumed that clients who have been criminally involved in the judicial system, and/or exhibit characteristics congruent with antisocial personality traits present various challenges in the therapeutic setting. The primary goals of this training are to increase awareness and understanding of the traits and issues of the antisocial/criminal personality and to increase clinical proficiency in delivering efficient and effective treatment strategies to address the needs of this population.

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Finding the Space for Effective and Purposeful Clinical Supervision and Leadership (*This training includes Ethics hours*)

With rapidly changing demands in our industry, finding the space for in-depth clinical supervision and leadership in our current role as clinician, counselor, supervisor or administrator can be a challenge. This training will review elements of the Powell Model of Supervision and explore creative strategies for purposeful implementation of meaningful supervision, both from the perspective of a supervisor and a supervisee.

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The Power of Group Work in Healing SUDs (DDAP Office)

This training will highlight curative factors associated with group counseling and review the stages of group work. Experiential learning will be utilized to demonstrate creative and effective ideas for running drug and alcohol treatment groups. We will focus on how to engage group members in the treatment process, by using creative activities and ideas. Participants will develop a general understanding of group dynamics, as well as key elements in group therapy facilitation.

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Work life Balance, Professionalism and Passion: Can We Really Have it All?

This training will explore the myth, the legend and the possible reality of the elusive Unicorn…. I mean the possibility of a true work/life balance. We will explore the many hats we wear and ways to wear them effectively. Tips and strategies to develop a more effective balance between work and life will be discussed and practiced. Boundaries and blurred lines of the many expectations we have will be identified while we look at strategies to clarify roles and keep our selves healthy.

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Treating Criminally Implicated Clients in a Therapeutic Setting (TRAINING LOCATION: DDAP Offices: One Penn Center; 2601 N 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA)

It is often assumed that clients who have been criminally involved in the judicial system, and/or exhibit characteristics congruent with antisocial personality traits present various challenges in the therapeutic setting. The primary goals of this training are to increase awareness and understanding of the traits and issues of the antisocial/criminal personality and to increase clinical proficiency in delivering efficient and effective treatment strategies to address the needs of this population.

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Disabling, Enabling, and Building Good Fences (Boundaries)

This workshop will provide information on how enabling behaviors develop as a way to cope with active addiction and fears of relapse in recovery. It will help participants understand the relationship between addiction, recovery and enabling behaviors. We will examine how healthy boundaries aid in family recovery, how to identify healthy/unhealthy boundaries and how to communicate boundaries to recovering family members.

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Certified Peer Specialists Recognized with Full Certification Process

Certified Family Recovery Specialist Credential

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PCB Trainings

Dissecting DBT and Trauma Informed Care: Are they as great as they sound?

Finding the Space for Effective and Purposeful Clinical Supervision and Leadership (The training includes Ethics hours)

Treating Criminally Implicated Clients in a Therapeutic Setting

Finding the Space for Effective and Purposeful Clinical Supervision and Leadership (This training includes Ethics hours)

The Power of Group Work in Healing SUDs (DDAP Office)

Work life Balance, Professionalism and Passion: Can We Really Have it All?

Treating Criminally Implicated Clients in a Therapeutic Setting (TRAINING LOCATION: DDAP Offices: One Penn Center; 2601 N 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA)

Disabling, Enabling, and Building Good Fences (Boundaries)

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