Emerging Roles for Peer Providers in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

TitleEmerging Roles for Peer Providers in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsChapman, SA, Blash, LK, Mayer, K, Spetz, J
JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume54
Issue6, Supplement 3
PaginationS267-S274
Date Published06/2018
Keywordsbehavioral health workforce, peer providers workforce
Abstract

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to identify and assess states with best practices in peer provider workforce development and employment. A growing body of research demonstrates that peer providers with lived experience contribute positively to the treatment and recovery of individuals with behavioral health needs. Increased employment opportunities have led to policy concerns about training, certification, roles, and reimbursement for peer provider services.

DOI10.1016/j.amepre.2018.02.019