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 Available January 1, 2018

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.

A listing of training opportunities can be found here: CFRS Trainings. Updated 2/23/2018

RECERTIFICATION

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

Professionals have two options to complete the recertification process:

  1. Complete the entire Recertification Application online. PLEASE NOTE: You must have an approved account to complete the application online.
  2. 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.
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PCB Trainings

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  • Evolving Trends in Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiate Use Disorder

    Last year there were 66,000 opiate overdose deaths in the US and these numbers appear to be continuing to rise. Medication assisted treatment has been shown to reduce mortality for those with an opiate use disorder. This training reviews the different medication options including Methadone maintenance, Buprenorphine maintenance and Extended release Naltrexone (Vivitrol). Efficacy and potential pitfalls of different treatment options will be explored. The training will also review patient selection for the different treatment options.

  • Addiction and Trauma: What is Takes to Survive

    The potential impact of sustained childhood trauma includes fundamental developmental changes that can contribute to less positive and successful life experiences and choices overall. Trauma survivors may be more prone to generalize the traumatic events which can contribute to behavioral patterns that are more negative and maladaptive when viewed through a DSM driven narrative.

  • Group Process – Beyond the Basics

    This training will begin with a review of group process elements, such as group type/composition, theoretical approaches, and facilitator facets. It will cover group facilitation concepts and nuances for various types of groups. Novel approaches to opening group, closing group, and facilitating various types of groups will be discussed. Note that this will be a predominantly experiential training with group facilitation being conducted and processed by training attendees.

  • 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.

  • Suicide: Risk Assessment and Prevention in DA Treatment

    Hopelessness and despair are difficult emotions that we all experience at some points in our lives. For some these emotions can become overwhelming and obsessive and without proper help and support, fatal. It is not uncommon for those with substance use disorders to experience suicidal ideation given the nature of addictive behavioral patterns. How are we doing with suicide assessment and prevention planning in DA treatment? Are we listening with an open mind or a biased ear?

  • Group Process – Beyond the Basics

    This training will begin with a review of group process elements, such as group type/composition, theoretical approaches, and facilitator facets. It will cover group facilitation concepts and nuances for various types of groups. Novel approaches to opening group, closing group, and facilitating various types of groups will be discussed. Note that this will be a predominantly experiential training with group facilitation being conducted and processed by training attendees.

PCB is a Proud Member of IC&RC

Logo, IC&RCPCB is a proud member of IC&RC, the global leader in the credentialing of prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery professionals. Organized in 1981, it provides standards and examinations to certification and licensing boards in 24 countries, 47 states and territories, five Native American regions, and all branches of the U.S. military.
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