Supervision is essential for organizational success! The goal is to learn from each other and advance peer support practice and supervision through collective wisdom and collaboration.
Dr. Jonathan P. Edwards is a social scientist, public health professional, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Personal Medicine Coach, and serves on the faculty of Columbia University School of Social Work and as a clinical instructor at Yale School of Medicine Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH). He led the largest peer support workforce within the New York City Hospital system and significantly contributed to the development of the peer support workforce. Dr. Edwards has published research on job satisfaction and supervision practices; contributed to the development of National Practice Guidelines for Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors; presented on research and practice nationally and internationally; served on a technical expert panel to develop National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification, as well as a national recovery research agenda. He has received several awards and has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and co-edited the recently published “What It Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors”.
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Trainer: Jonathan P. Edwards, Ph.D., LCSW, NYCPS, PSP
Please note: Both a supervisor and a peer from the organization must attend. Each $75 ticket purchase registers one Supervisor and one Peer Recovery Coach/Peer Support Specialist to attend. Information for both the Supervisor and Peer will be required during registration. Attendance is limited to one Supervisor/Peer per agency at this time. If this course has not filled by the close of registration, we will open tickets for additional peers to attend with each supervisor.
Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 27th, 2025. This is an in-person training.
Eligible for 6.5 MDHHS Continuing Education credits for all eligible Supervisors & Peers.
Lodging will not be included in the cost of registration. However, some lodging will be available on site at discounted State rates.
Only if you need to pay by check, please complete this form (click here) and email it to: registration@mipeers.org. Do not use this form if you are paying by credit/debit card. Please note that this form takes up to 5 business days for processing, and registration is not assured until we receive the check, and you receive a confirmation of your registration.
Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be transferred to another employee of the same agency upon written request to registration@mipeers.org. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 10 days prior to the date of the training. Failure to cancel registration within the allotted time will result in registration fees being forfeited. For questions, e-mail registration@mipeers.org.
Attendance Policy: You must attend the entire training. If you are more than 10 minutes late you will not be allowed to attend as part of the CE requirements. Attendees must follow the training guidelines and trainer instructions to receive credits.
