Virtual Certified Recovery specialist Training I

16 modules

2 hr

zoom calls

All

Skill Level

6 Consultation calls

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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

Virtual Training, Fast Track

10 weeks; twice weekly meetings, 2 hours each, over Zoom

Includes 6, 2-hour consultation calls taking place in weeks 7-10 of training

$1495 due at registration*

Recovery Specialist certification, valid for two years

Virtual Training, Monthly Track

8 months; twice monthly meetings, 2 hours each, over Zoom

Includes 6, 2-hour consultation calls taking place in months 7 & 8 of training, must be completed within 2 years of initial registration

8 monthly payments of $269, due at the beginning of each month of training goes toward modules as listed below ($2152 total)

Recovery Specialist certification, valid for two years

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

The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) training & certification process includes

24 hours of theoretical training and coaching (live and/or online)
12 hours of online groups and calls to support experiential learning.
Access to IRI’s e-learning platform
Online and downloadable recovery coach manual
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Continuing Education Units in Ethics and Recovery Specialist Theory & Practice
Certification of Recovery Specialist, valid for 2 years
National accreditation through NAADAC and local accreditation through PCB.

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.