A description of any specialized services (examples include but are not limited to: veteran, 4 forensic, crisis or older adult peer support) and the target population for the specialized services offered by the program. A description of the approach of peer support services offered, including: The evidence-based practices and best practices utilized, Trauma-informed care approach and 5 interventions, Types of service activities offered to individuals, Expected outcomes, and The individual empowerment models or tools utilized in delivering the service. Program capacity, including: Staffing patterns, 6 Staff-to-individual ratios, Staff qualifications, and Staff clearances. Cultural Competency reflective of population to be 7 served. Staff supervision plans. 8 Staff training protocols, including specialized training requirements based upon the specific 9 population to be served. Service delivery patterns, including frequency, 10 duration, and method of service delivery. Days and hours of program operation. 11 Geographic limits of program operation. 12 A description of the physical site, including copies of applicable licenses and certificates. 13 A description of how the mental health professional will maintain oversight of peer 14 specialists and ensure that services and supervision are provided consistent with these standards and the service description.
4 A description of any specialized services (examples include but are not limited to: veteran, forensic, crisis or older adult peer support) and the target population for the specialized services offered by the program. 5 A description of the approach of peer support services offered, including: The evidence-based practices and best practices utilized, Trauma-informed care approach and interventions, Types of service activities offered to individuals, Expected outcomes, and The individual empowerment models or tools utilized in delivering the service. 6 Program capacity, including: Staffing patterns, Staff-to-individual ratios, Staff qualifications, and Staff clearances. 7 Cultural Competency reflective of population to be served. 8 Staff supervision plans. 9 Staff training protocols, including specialized training requirements based upon the specific population to be served. 10 Service delivery patterns, including frequency, duration, and method of service delivery. 11 Days and hours of program operation. 12 Geographic limits of program operation. 13 A description of the physical site, including copies of applicable licenses and certificates. 14 A description of how the mental health professional will maintain oversight of peer specialists and ensure that services and supervision are provided consistent with these standards and the service description.
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