Establishes oversight and qualifications of peer recovery specialists in New Jersey.
New Jersey S4037 establishes oversight and qualifications for peer recovery specialists, who provide services based on lived experience to individuals struggling with substance use disorder or mental health problems. The bill defines a peer recovery specialist and sets standards for certification, including a criminal history record background check. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs is tasked with determining these standards, setting fees for certification, and overseeing the specialists.
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