• CPST practitioners above must operate within a child serving agency that is licensed, certified, designated and/ or approved by OCFS, OMH, OASAS or DOH or its designee
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services, plus one year of applicable experience or who have been certified in an Evidenced Based Practice
• Or
• Bachelor’s degree and three years applicable experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice or other related human services field and no certification in an Evidenced Based Practice
• Mandated Reporter

• High School Diploma
• Level One / Level Two
• Parent Empowerment Program Training for Family Peer Advocates
• Three letters of reference Or Two letters of reference
• Mandated Reporter
• Document 1000 hours of experience providing Family Peer Support Services.
• Agree to practice according to the Family Peer Advocate Code of Ethics.
• Complete 20 hours of continuing education and renew their FPA credential every two years.
• Provisional FPA or Professional FPA
• Completion of Level One and Level Two of the Parent Empowerment Program Training for Family Peer Advocates or approved comparable training. Contact Families Together of NYS (www.FTNYS.org) or CTAC (www.ctacny.org) for detailed training requirements.

• must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrate lived experience as a primary caregiver of a youth who has participated in (or navigated) the addiction services system.
• Complete a minimum of 46 hours of content specific training, covering the topics: advocacy, mentoring/education, recovery/wellness support and ethical responsibility
• Document 500 hours of related work or volunteer experience,
• Provide evidence of at least 25 hours of supervision in a peer role.
• Pass the NYCB/IC&RC Peer Advocate Exam or other exam by an OASAS designated certifying body
• Mandated Reporter

• 8 to 30 years old who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with, emotional (mental health), behavioral challenges, and/or co-occurring disorders
• Have a high school diploma, high school equivalency preferred or a State Education Commencement Credential.
• Complete Level One (online component) and Level Two (online and in-person) training of State approved training for YPAs
• Submit three letters of reference attesting to proficiency in and suitability for the role of an YPA including one from YPAs supervisor.
• Agrees to practice according to the Youth Peer Advocate Code of Ethics. Demonstrates qualities of leadership, including: Knowledge of advocacy
  Group development and/or facilitation of peer-to-peer groups or activities
• Is supervised by a credentialed YPA or FPA with three years direct service experience OR an individual who meets the criteria for a “qualified mental health staff person found in 14 NYCRR 591 or 14NYCRR 595 (refer to Appendices for criteria).
• YPA with a provisional credential must complete all other requirements of the full credential within 18 months of employment as an YPA.

The following practitioners each is permitted to practice independently within his or her scope of practice under Title VIII of the Education Law and in any setting permissible under State law:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
• Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs)
• Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT)
• Licensed creative arts therapists; (LCAT)
• Licensed mental health counselors (LMHC)
• Licensed master social workers (LMSWs) under the supervision of
• Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed psychologists, or psychiatrists.
• Certified School Psychologist

The following practitioners each is permitted to practice independently within his or her scope of practice under Title VIII of the Education Law and in any setting permissible under State law:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
• Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs)
• Licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT)
• Licensed creative arts therapists; (LCAT)
• Licensed mental health counselors (LMHC)
• Licensed master social workers (LMSWs) under the supervision of
• Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed psychologists, or psychiatrists.
• Certified School Psychologist