MENTAL HEALTH CAREER LADDER
With CCAPP, Career is Your Journey
Everyone has a place on CCAPP’s mental health career path. Find yours and let us help you on your way!
The mental health career ladder is designed to advance upward. It is not permissible to step down the ladder from any level.
Certified Mental Health Peer Recovery Specialist (CMHPRS)
Your Career Starts HereStart Here – This is the beginning of your career to become a Certified Mental Health professional.
ENDORSEMENTS
Certified Recovery Peer Specialist-Adult (CMHRPS-A)
Your Career Starts HereApplicant attests to lived experience as an adult who had been in recovery for a minimum of two years from a substance use or mental health condition.
Certified Recovery Peer Specialist-Family (CMHRPS-F)
RENEWAL INFORMATIONApplicant attests to lived experience as a family member or caregiver to another individual who has or is in recovery from a substance use or mental health condition.
Certified Recovery Peer Specialist-Veteran (CMHRPS-V)
CERTIFICATION BEGINS HEREApplicant attests to lived experience as a veteran of the armed forces who has been in recovery for a minimum of two years from a substance use or mental health condition.
Certified Recovery Peer Specialist-Youth (CRPS-Y)
CERTIFICATION CONTINUES HEREApplicant attests to lived experience as an individual currently between the ages of 18 and 29 who experienced a significant life challenge(s) during the ages of 14 – 25 and is living a wellness and/or recovery oriented lifestyle for at least two years.
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALTY CREDENTIALS
Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS)
Certification Begins HereStart Here – This is the beginning of your career to become a Certified Mental Health counselor. Candidates can skip to a higher level if qualified. Registration is the first step to gaining the required experience toward certification.
Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)
Your Career Starts HereGet certified to become a CCHW.
Certified Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (CMHRS)
Certification Continues HereReady to get certified or advance up? This is the second level of mental health certification. Candidates can skip to a higher level if qualified.