Kentucky HB470 establishes consistent standards and oversight for peer support professionals in behavioral health services.

Kentucky HB470 mandates that licensed alcohol and drug treatment entities and behavioral health service organizations employ only registered alcohol and drug peer support specialists. It removes limits on the hours of direct client care these specialists can provide. The bill also establishes a work group to develop statewide requirements for licensed peer support professionals and study the efficacy of creating a board for these professionals. The work group includes representatives from various sectors, including peer support professionals, educators, and the public.

Kentucky HB470 establishes consistent standards and oversight for peer support professionals in behavioral health services.

Kentucky HB470 mandates that licensed alcohol and drug treatment entities and behavioral health service organizations employ only registered alcohol and drug peer support specialists. It removes limits on the hours of direct client care these specialists can provide. The bill also establishes a work group to develop statewide requirements for licensed peer support professionals and study the efficacy of creating a board for these professionals. The work group includes representatives from various sectors, including peer support professionals, educators, and the public.