Advanced Peer Supervision Certification Training
MCB will be providing this training in partnership with the Addition Technology Transfer Center Network. The 2-day experience begins the process of raising or enhancing your awareness and understanding of your role when supervising a peer. The sessions will cover: How to integrate peers into a multidisciplinary team, person centered recovery planning, effective supervision of peers, supporting effective documentation of peer services, ethics and boundaries, self-care and wellness for supervisors…and more.
Current Training Date:
- August 13-14, 2025 (VIRTUAL)
November 19-20, 2025 (VIRTUAL)
Please note: This is NOT the registration for Certified Peer Specialist basic training. If you are attempting to register for CPS basic training, please go to www.mopeerspecialist.com.
Crisis Responsive Peer Training
This baseline training is designed for peer support professionals who may encounter crisis situations in their roles. It provides essential knowledge and foundational skills to help peers recognize and respond appropriately to crises while staying within their scope of practice. It is important to note that this training does not prepare peers to serve as crisis team members. Peers interested in working on crisis teams will require additional, in-depth training from their employer or other specialized programs to develop the necessary skills for that level of intervention. – This a Collaborative Training by the Missouri Department of Mental Health and the Missouri Credentialing Board.
This training program will provide information and skills building in the following areas (and more!): situational awareness, trauma, self-care, conflict de-escalation, suicide prevention and post crisis strategies. As with other peer training programs, once completed an exam must be taken and passed in order to receive the Crisis Responsive Peer Certification.
**You MUST currently have a Certified Peer Specialist or a Family Support Provider certification with the Missouri Credentialing Board
The Crisis Responsive Peer training program will meet ALL renewal requirements for a CPS or FSP for your next renewal! It is worth 20 training hours, and 6 of the 20 hours count as ethics training.
In order to receive contact hours (i.e., certificate) for the Crisis Responsive Peer Training, you must pass the Crisis Responsive Peer exam and complete the entire process for receiving a CRP credential.
Training Dates - All Trainings Are Virtual:
July 16-17
July 26-27
August 5 – 6
August 16-17
August 25-26
September 6-7
Clinical Supervision Certification Training
This training is now open to anyone however MCB supervision numbers will only be assigned at the end of the training to those holding one of the following: CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDP-D, RADC, RADC-P, SQP/SQP-R, LPC, LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist
- July 28-29, 2025
- August 25-26, 2025
- October 14-15, 2025
- December 11-12, 2025
Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist (MARS)
Self-Guided Certification Training
This program is a comprehensive training program that provides 40 hours of training on using medications during the recovery process. At the conclusion of the program, participants are awarded 40 CEU hours and a Medication Awareness Recovery Specialist Certificate. Information covered in the program includes: Science of Addiction, Eliminating Barriers to Medication Assisted Treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment and Mutual Support Groups, Know Your Rights, ASAM Guidelines for MAT and more.
This is a self-guided course, and after you register, you will have access to the online course.
Harm Reduction Specialist (HRS) Certification Training
Objectives of the Missouri Credentialing Board’s Harm Reduction Certification:
- Increase knowledge around Harm Reduction and how it can be used in recovery processes
- Apply skills within a harm reduction framework to current practice
- Feel comfortable having conversations around harm reduction with clients and the community
- Identify obstacles in applying harm reduction and develop strategies to overcome these obstacles
- Learn to engage people who are continuing to use substances into harm reduction recovery practices
- Build the foundation for clinical and non-clinical communication around harm reduction strategies
Dates:
- July 23-25, 2025 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST – Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: David Stoecker/D’Markus Thomas-Brown
- October 6-8, 2025 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST – Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: David Stoecker/Mark McDonald
Family Support Provider (FSP) Training
A family support provider provides supports and services that increase protective factors. They oftentimes connect with the family member in a way that ignites the spark of hope that things can and will get better because they have experienced a similar journey.
Risk factors
- Emotional/Mental Health issues
- Problems following rules and obeying the law
- Impulsivity
- Poor communication and lack of problem solving skills
- Basic needs not being met
- Not safe at home, school and in the community
The family support provider is primarily providing supports and services to the child or youth and family to help reduce risk factors. They help the child or youth to identify their needs and barriers to being more successful. They develop goals, identify strengths, and provide support for them to learn and practice new skills. They also work with the child or youth and family to increase their ability to communicate more effectively and learn how to solve problems when needed.
Dates:
July 21-23, 2025 – Trainers: Angie Hall and Mark McDonald, Location: VIRTUAL
Sept. 15-17, 2025 – Trainers: Traci Smith and Angie Hall, Location: VIRTUAL
- Oct. 13-15, 2025 – Trainers: Cathi Bornhop and Ken Vick, Location: VIRTUAL
- Nov. 10-12, 2025 – Trainers: Cathi Bornhop and Mark McDonald, Location: VIRTUAL
Missouri Recovery Support Specialist Certification Training
Description: The purpose of the Missouri Recovery Support Specialist Training is to train and credential qualified participants to work as staff and/or volunteers with people with a behavioral health disorder. You will receive 24 contact hours.
Cost: $165
Current Training Date:
June 23-25, 2025- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: Mark McDonald and Jane Pfefferkorn
- September 22-24, 2025- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Mission Missouri, 509 Ruth Street, Sikeston Mo. 63801 – Trainers: Mark McDonald and Jane Pfefferkorn
Pregnant and Parenting Families (PPF) Certification Training
Training Topics Include:
- Working with individuals and families through pregnancy, delivery, and parenting babies with NAS/NOWs
- Fostering and strengthening nurturing parent/child relationships within the context of recovery support services
- Being a catalyst for growth in recovery through person-centered Recovery Planning
- Coordinating with others in your community that support families with young children
VIRTUAL TRAINING DATES:
- September 9-10, 2025. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.