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National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals to Administer National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) Professional Credentialing Program

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

In support of national standards for peer services, the National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals (NCBBHP) announced that it will consolidate and manage Mental Health America's (MHA) National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS).

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  • In support of national standards for peer services, the National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals (NCBBHP) announced that it will consolidate and manage Mental Health America's (MHA) National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS).
  • The National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals is pleased to serve as the professional home to current and future National Certified Peer Specialists.
  • "It was a logical next step for the FCB to establish the National Certification Board of Behavioral Health Professionals to house the National Certified Peer Specialist credential.
  • The National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals is a newly formed, national organization that provides professional credentialing opportunities to state agencies, state organizations, and other stakeholder groups in support of their professional certification and regulation needs.