(1) General requirements. Training, orientation, and continuing education is required for all peer recovery coaches. All programs covered under s. DHS 72.04 (1) are required to provide orientation to peer recovery coaches. Written verification of training, orientation, and continuing education shall be maintained in the employee’s file and made available to the department upon request. (2) Required training for peer recovery coaches. Prior to providing recovery support services, a peer recovery coach shall complete training that will provide a basic set of competencies necessary to perform the peer support function. Prior to providing recovery support services, a peer recovery coach shall complete and document completion of 40 hours of peer recovery coach training that includes all of the following:
(a) 10 hours of training in advocacy related to the population served.
(b) 10 hours of training in mentoring and education related to the population served.
(c) 10 hours of training in recovery and wellness support related to the population served.
(d) 10 hours of training in ethical responsibility related to the population served.
(3) Required relevant volunteer or paid experience. In addition to the training specified in sub. (2), and prior to providing recovery support services, a peer recovery coach shall complete 24 hours of supervised volunteer or paid work experience involving advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery and wellness support, ethical responsibility, or a combination of those areas. This experience may be part of new employee orientation or prior work or volunteer experience.
(4) Continuing education. Peer recovery coaches shall receive 8 hours of annual training pertinent to the services they provide.
DHS 72.06 Supervision of peer recovery coaches.
(1) General supervision requirement. A peer recovery coach shall provide peer recovery support services under the supervision of a competent mental health professional. Supervision may be provided in an individual session between the competent mental health professional and peer recovery coach, or in a group session involving one competent mental health professional and more than one peer recovery coach. Supervision should support peer recovery coaches' competent and appropriate contribution to treatment via services that are complementary to but distinct from treatment professionals.
(2) Minimum amount of supervision required. When individual supervision is provided, a peer recovery coach shall receive a minimum of one hour of supervision by a competent mental health professional for every 30 hours of face-to-face peer recovery support services the peer recovery coach provides.
(3) Competent mental health professional training or experience requirements. The supervising competent mental health professional shall be trained or have documented experience, in all of the subjects listed in s. 49.45 (30j) (b) 2. a. to L., Stats., in addition to their formal education and licensure. _Hlk187822437(4) Co-supervision by a peer recovery coach supervisor. (a) A peer recovery coach may also be co-supervised by a peer recovery coach supervisor and a competent mental health professional.
(b) The competent mental health professional and peer recovery coach supervisor may provide direct supervision to a peer recovery coach together or individually with the peer recovery coach. (c) A peer recovery coach supervisor providing co-supervision shall be trained or experienced in all of the subjects listed in s. 49.45 (30j) (b) 2. a. to L., Stats. (5) Requirements for co-supervision Model. When co-supervision is provided, all of the following apply:
(a) A peer recovery coach shall receive a minimum of one hour of supervision by a peer recovery coach supervisor for every 30 hours of face-to-face peer recovery support services the peer recovery coach provides.
(b) A peer recovery coach shall also receive a minimum of one hour of supervision by a competent mental health professional for every 60 hours of face-to-face peer recovery support services the peer recovery coach provides.
(c) A peer recovery coach supervisor shall receive a minimum of one hour of supervision by a competent mental health professional for every 60 hours of supervision hours and face-to-face peer recovery support services provided. Supervision may be provided in an individual or a group setting.
(d) The peer recovery coach supervisor and competent mental health professional must keep a log of supervision hours provided, which shall be made available to the Department upon request.
(6) Goals of supervision. Supervision shall ensure that peer recovery support services provided by the peer recovery coach is in coordination with the participant’s service plan and adheres to the basic set of competencies listed in s. DHS 72.05 (2) (a) to (d). DHS 72.07 Documentation. Peer recovery coaches must document all peer recovery support services delivered by retaining all of the following records:
(1) Service provider notes.
(2) Documentation of the participant’s progress toward goals and changes to treatment plan.
(3) Discharge summary and any related information.
(4) Any other information that is appropriate for the participant service record.
_Hlk167345995Subchapter III — Substance Use Overdose Treatment Program _Hlk145403825DHS 72.08 Exemption. The certification requirements in this subchapter shall not apply to any of the following: (1) An emergency mental health service program certified under ch. DHS 34. (2) An outpatient mental health clinic certified under ch. DHS 35. (3) A comprehensive community services program certified under ch. DHS 36. (4) A community support program for chronically mentally ill persons under ch. DHS 63. (5) A publicly or privately operated facility providing substance use treatment services that is certified under ch. DHS 75. (6) A hospital approved by the department under ch. DHS 124. DHS 72.09 Application requirements and policies
(1) Application. A county department, Tribal nation, or other qualified agency may apply for certification by submitting all of the following application materials to the department at the address given on the application:
(a) A completed application form.
(b) Payment for the application fee required under s. 51.04, Stats. (c) A program statement developed under s. DHS 72.09. (d) A copy of the program’s policies and procedures developed under s. DHS 72.10. (e) Any other information requested by the department.
(f) Any other applicable fees.
(2) Certification determination.
(a) The department shall make a certification determination within 60 days of receiving all completed application materials.
(b) If the department does not approve the program statement or determines that an applicant does not comply with the requirements of this chapter, the department may deny the certification. A denial of certification shall be in writing and shall contain the reason for the denial and notice of opportunity for a hearing under s. 227.42, Stats. (3) Compliance review. Upon receipt of all completed application materials described in sub. (2), the applicant shall permit the department to conduct an on-site inspection of the program and a review of any documentation necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.
(4) Notification of changes. A program that has received certification from the department shall notify the department of any change of administration, ownership, program name, or any other change that may affect compliance with this chapter before the effective date of the change. A certification is non-transferable. A new application will be required if the department determines there is a substantial change in the program.
(5) Duration of certification.
(a) Certification remains valid until it is terminated or suspended by the department in accordance with sub. (8) .
(b) Certification becomes invalid due to non-submission of the biennial report or non-payment of biennial fees in accordance with sub. (6). (6) Biennial report and fees.
(a) Every 24 months, on a date determined by the department, the program shall submit a biennial report on the form provided by the department and shall submit payment of certification continuation fees under s. 51.04, Stats. (b) The department shall send the certification continuation materials to the provider, which the provider is expected to complete and submit to the department according to instructions provided.
(c) A certification will be suspended or terminated if biennial reports and fees are not submitted prior to the end of the biennial cycle.
(7) Statement of deficiency.
(a) If the department determines that a program has a deficiency, the department shall issue a statement of deficiency to the program within 14 calendar days. The statement of deficiency may place restrictions on the program or its activities, or suspend or terminate the program's certification, pursuant to sub. (8).
(b) The program shall submit a plan of correction to the department within 14 calendar days upon receipt of the statement of deficiency. The plan of correction shall propose the specific steps the program will take to correct the deficiency, the timelines within which the corrections will be made, and the staff members who will implement the plan and monitor for future compliance.
(c) If the department determines that the plan of correction submitted by the program does not adequately address the deficiencies listed in the statement of deficiency, the department may request a new plan of correction from the program or may impose a plan of correction.
(8) Termination and suspension of certification. The department may suspend or revoke certification for any of the reasons specified under s. 51.032, Stats., or for failure to comply with this chapter. The department shall provide the reasons for suspension or revocation and the process for appeal of the suspension or revocation in a written notice to the applicant. (9) Appeals.
(a) If the department denies, suspends, or terminates certification, or imposes conditions on a certification, the program may request a hearing under ch. 227, Stats. (b) An applicant for program certification does not have a right to appeal when all of the following apply:
1. The issue is the denial of the application for certification.
2. The department has determined to limit the number of programs statewide.
3. The addition of the facility would exceed the limit determined by the department.
(a) Waivers and variances.
1. A substance use overdose treatment program that is certified under this subchapter may apply for a discretionary waiver or variance to any non-statutory requirements in this subchapter. A written request for a waiver or variance shall be sent to the department on a form provided by the department and shall address all of the criteria identified in subd. 2 of this paragraph.
2. The department may grant a substance use overdose treatment program's application for a waiver or variance if the department determines that all of the following criteria are met:
a. Strict enforcement of the non-statutory requirements identified in the waiver or variance application would result in an unreasonable hardship for the substance use overdose treatment program.
b. The proposed waiver or variance will not diminish the effectiveness of the services provided.
c. The proposed waiver or variance will not jeopardize the health, safety, welfare, or rights of any participant.
d. Any waiver or variance proposed in the application is consistent with all state and federal laws.
3. If a substance use overdose treatment program's proposed waiver or variance is granted, the department may specify a timeframe or time limit for the waiver or variance
(b) Rescinding or further limiting a waiver or variance. The department may rescind or limit a waiver or variance at any time by notifying the program, if any of the following occurs:
1. The department determines the waiver or variance has adversely affected or is likely to adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare recipients of the program.
2. The substance use overdose treatment program fails to comply with any of the conditions of the waiver or variance as granted.
3. The department shall inform a program in writing if it rescinds or limits a waiver or variance.
DHS 72.09 Program Statement. A substance use overdose treatment program shall complete a statement that describes the treatment and services provided by the program. The program statement must include all of the following:
(1) A description of the substance use overdose treatment program’s organizational and service structure which may include a mixture of employed or contracted staff or agencies to fulfill the program’s objectives.
(2) A description of the continuum of behavioral health and recovery support services the substance use overdose treatment program intends to provide to participants to prevent or respond to an overdose, including all of the following:
