MCB Certification Trainings – Missouri Credentialing Board

2025 MCB Certification Trainings

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:

November 19-20, 2025 (VIRTUAL)
January 8-9, 2026: (VIRTUAL)
March 16-17, 2026: (VIRTUAL)
April 16-17, 2026: (VIRTUAL)
June 22-23, 2026: (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:

Clinical Supervision Certification Training

CST Virtual 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

December 11-12, 2025
February 19-20, 2026
May 18-19, 2026
July 16-17, 2026

Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist (MARS)
Self-Guided Certification Training

Full MARS Program
With Certification Included

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.

NEW: Recovery & Public Safety Certification

Formerly the Harm Reduction Specialist — Expanded to meet today’s challenges in recovery, harm reduction, and public health.

Introductory Overview

The Recovery & Public Safety Certification reflects our commitment to advancing a workforce that is well-prepared to meet the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities at the intersection of recovery, harm reduction, and public health.

This certification evolves from the former Harm Reduction Specialist Certification, building on that strong foundation while expanding into a broader, more robust curriculum. It is grounded in federal direction and best practices, including the Executive Order on Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention, the SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework, and current national standards in behavioral health and public safety.

This comprehensive training is designed to:

Address recovery, prevention, harm reduction, and public health integration.
Align with national best practices and policy guidance to strengthen workforce readiness.
Equip professionals with the tools needed to balance recovery support, harm reduction strategies, and public health and safety priorities.

While harm reduction remains a vital cornerstone, the Recovery & Public Safety Certification expands beyond this foundation to provide:

Greater depth in content, preparing participants to respond to diverse and evolving challenges.
Expanded cross-system applications, integrating perspectives from healthcare, behavioral health, criminal justice, and community-based settings.
Practical strategies for building healthier, safer, and more resilient communities.

This certification represents a major step forward in strengthening the workforce that supports individuals impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, and justice involvement. Participants will leave prepared to foster collaboration, promote wellness, and lead efforts that protect both individual dignity and community safety.

Dates:

Training is $165: January 21-23, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST – Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: David Stoecker, Tim Cesario
Training is $165: April 13-15, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST – Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: David Stoecker, Derek McClure
Training is $165: June 17-19, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST – Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: David Stoecker, Mark McDonald
Training is $165: August 10-12, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST – Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: David Stoecker, Tim Cesario
Training is $165: October 21-23, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST – Location: VIRTUAL – Trainers: David Stoecker, Mirna Herrera

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:

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