Certified Recovery specialist Training I

3 Days

8 hours/day

All

Skill Level

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Overview

International Recovery Institute offers a cutting-edge 3-day training led by top professionals in the addiction field.

To become a certified IRI Recovery Specialist the following are required:

Complete the 3-day training course
Complete all exams
Submit three letters of reference (2 professional,1 personal)
Proof of liability insurance is also mandatory. If working independently, students must obtain personal liability insurance. Should the student be working with a company, a signed letter from said company stating that insurance is provided through employment will suffice.
Complete 6 weekly consultation calls (to be scheduled after 3-day training is completed)

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will be awarded with a Recovery Specialist certification, valid for two years.

Training will cover:

Ethics and Boundaries
Mental Health/Dual Diagnosis Issues/Substance Abuse
Industry Standards
History of Peer/Recovery Specialist
Multi-Cultural Issues
Family Systems
Plans and Goals for Clients
Crisis Management
Continuum of Care Planning

CURRICULUM INCLUDES:

Professional ethics and boundaries
Skills, tools, history, and overview of the Recovery Specialist role
Developing recovery capital
The role and relevance of the family
Mental health and dual-diagnosis
Relapse
Safe Passage
Multicultural awareness
Professional skills and more

Pricing:

	Course Duration	Consultation	Cost	Certification
Live Training	4-days; locations TBD	INCLUDED IN PRICE After completing in-person training, student will participate in 6, 2-hour consultation calls, to be scheduled after 3-day training is completed, and must be completed within 12 months of live training date	$1495 due at registration*	Recovery Specialist certification, valid for two years, once certification portion is completed

Upon successful completion of the course, students will become proficient in:

Knowledge of addiction and recovery
Understanding the challenges of mental health and dual diagnosis issues
Knowledge of family systems
Professional Experience
Past experience working in the addiction & mental health field
Good communication and people skills

Recertification Requirements

To retain the title of IRI CRS after the expiration date, students must continue to meet the high ethical standards set forth by IRI. Recertification is required every 2 years and the recertification requirements are:

Evidence of completion of 10 addiction/mental health CEUs per year
Current proof of malpractice insurance
Updated contact information, including work & personal email and phone numbers
Signed Ethics statement
Recertification fee of $150.