Mississippi Department of Mental Health

CPSSP must complete all in-service training required by their employing agency, AND
A minimum of at least 20 hours of educational trainings, seminars, workshops, or post-secondary courses
must be completed each recertification period. Examples of eligible course content are listed below.

Recovery in the Fields of Mental Health and Co-Occurring Disorders
Examples:
Crisis Management
Mental Health Disorders
The Impact of Diagnoses
Understanding Mental Health Treatment
Mental Health in Rural Settings

Peer Support Services Promoting Recovery and Resiliency
Examples:
Peer-Directed Recovery
Illness Management and Recovery
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Person-Centered Planning
Relapse and Recovery
Suicide Prevention

Assisting Peers in Starting and Sustaining Self-Help Groups
Examples:
Building Self-Esteem
Recovery Stories
Mental Illness and Substance Use
Relapse Prevention

Self-Directed Recovery and Resiliency
Examples:
Stress Reduction
Recognizing Workplace Burnout
Identifying Relapse Triggers
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Coping with Transference of Feelings

Cultural Competency, Grief and Spirituality
Examples:
Culture Differences and Beliefs
Grief and Loss
Grief and Recovery
Spirituality and Recovery
The Impact of Beliefs and Values on Recovery