20 HR Peer Supervision Professional Training (Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026)

A comprehensive protocol for peer supervision and standards emphasizing 20 SUD Peer Supervisory Competencies.

Fulfilling the NYCB Peer Professional Supervision Certification, this course covers best practices, core competencies, and the opportunity to apply the learning in small groups to enhance your peer supervisory skills and knowledge.

The New York Certification Board recognizes that the provision of excellent supervision is arguably the most important aspect of enhancing and sustaining an agency’s peer program, allowing for the most effective peer support services and improved client outcomes. Therefore, they have created a certification pathway for Peer Professional Supervision, which includes this 20-hour course. We will review quality supervision, which allows Peer Recovery Professionals to identify and grow their unique strengths, effectively address areas for improvement, and truly flourish in their professional lives. As a result, employee retention is enhanced because peers feel valued, self-care is prioritized, and trust and safety are paramount.

This highly interactive and skills-based training will focus on:

• SAMHSA and OASAS endorsed 20 Peer Supervision Competencies reviewed by William White
• Review the Peer Recovery role and how it fits into organizational structure
• Role Clarity - The Lane of the Peer Recovery Professional
• Effective Models of Supervision and Boundaries
• Differences in Clinical Supervision vs. Peer Supervision
• Peer Recovery Coaching Principles and Best Practices
• Basic Coaching Skills in Groups and with Individuals
• Potential Ethical Issues specific to Peer Recovery Specialists
• Importance of self-care and wellness

This training will help prepare you to lead your agency in the successful integration and professional development of your Peer Recovery Professional staff!