Dear New York Peer Specialist Candidate: The New York Peer Specialist Certification Board is pleased to announce that we are in the process of revising the application for the NY Peer Specialist Certification to create a streamlined process that will encourage more candidates to apply. The revised application will reflect our decision to offer all applicants the opportunity to become Provisional Certified Peer Specialists. With a large number of applicants who want their certification to coincide with the start-up of managed care and new certification requirements from the New York State Office of Mental Health, we made this decision to expedite the application process and make it as efficient as possible. All Provisional Certified Peer Specialists will have the opportunity to have their certification become permanent in the near future. The New York Peer Specialist Certification Board is aware of the high demand for this certification. For that reason, we are committed to offering a newly revised and efficient application for interested candidates in Mid-May. If you have already applied for certification using our original application, there is no need to re-submit it; we will process the application you have already submitted. Please call us with any questions you may have or if you need assistance regarding the application process. New York Peer Specialist Certification Board staff can be reached at: 518-426-0945 or [email protected] . The New York Peer Specialist Certification Board is pleased to be of service to you. Sincerely yours, Amy Colesante Board President
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