Utah Admin. Code R523-5-4 - Definitions
(1) "Peer Support Specialist (PSS)" is an
individual who has successfully completed an approved Peer Support Specialist
Training Program and for ongoing certification has met the requirements
outlined in Section R523-5-8.
(2) "Approved Curriculum" means a curriculum
which has been approved by the Division in accordance with these
rules.
(3) "Certification" means
that the Division verifies the individual has met the requirements outlined in
this rule to be a peer support specialist and has completed the required
training.
(4) "Director" means the
Director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
(5) "Division" means the Division of
Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
(6) "Peer Support Specialist Training
Program" is an instructional series operated by an approved agency or
organization which satisfies the standards established by the Division and is
herein referred to as a "Peer Support Specialist Training Program".
(7) "Program Certificate" is a written
authorization issued by the Division to the training entity which indicates
that the Program has been found to be in compliance with these Division
standards.
(8) "Recovery" is a
process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness,
live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
(9) "Youth-In-Transition" means young people
who are between the ages of 16 and 25, or those outside of this age range for
which peer support services have been deemed developmentally and socially
appropriate by a licensed mental health therapist.
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