Successfully Employing Peer Specialists: A Framework and Tools

Successfully Employing Peer Specialists: A Framework and Tools
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | 2:30–4 p.m. Eastern Time

SAMHSA invites you to join a TA Coalition webinar with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors addressing successfully employing peer specialists. This training is especially designed for provider managers and supervisors, and will offer a framework for and specific tools on successfully employing peer specialists. The presenter will clarify the peer specialist role and discuss recruiting, hiring, and training peers and educating and supporting nonpeer staff. Presenters will also discuss using reasonable accommodation (Americans With Disabilities Act) Employee Assistance Programs to address job difficulties and support good performance. Register online here.