37-39-312. Peer support specialist license required -- qualifications. (1) A person may not practice peer support unless licensed under Title 37, chapter 1, and this chapter.

(2) An applicant for licensure as a peer support specialist must:

(a) have a diagnosis from a mental health professional as having a behavioral health disorder;

(b) have received treatment for the diagnosed behavioral health disorder;

(c) be in recovery, as defined by board rule, from the behavioral health disorder; and

(d) have successfully completed an approved program in behavioral peer support, including an ethics portion, as defined by board rule. The board shall:

(i) provide a list of approved programs; and

(ii) approve content that is flexible, affordable, and inclusive of faith-based, cultural, and educational programs available from national, regional, and state agencies and organizations.