Objectives for Peer Support Specialist
You will be able to:
- Identify trauma and counsel from a trauma-informed perspective
- Examine trauma-impacted behavior within yourself (bias, transference)
- Identify when to refer clients
Counseling Tasks
- Engagement with clients
- Assess for symptoms and other psychosocial factors
- Develop a treatment plan with the client
Practicum
- You will be required to counsel a client 'one-on-one' for 5 to 7 hours
- You will need to present the resulting treatment plan and goals
Personal Counseling and Mentorship
You will be required to meet with your personal mentor for 6 to 7 hours:
- Describe your counseling methodologies
- Examine trauma Impacted behavior within yourself
- Assess the treatment plan
Assessment
Pass a test on PTSD and PICS
Assessment of the treatment plan