Currently hold, and maintain, the following credentials:
- ICAADA Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC), ICAADA Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) or Certified Recovery Coach II (CRC II) credential.
- ICAADA Certified Supervisor Peer Recovery-Peer Recovery (CSPR-PR) or Certified Supervisor Peer Recovery-Clinical (CSPR-CL) credential.

Possess a minimum of 2 years’ professional practical experience providing direct recovery support services.

Previous/current experience as a facilitator/trainer

Strong communication skills.

Strong understanding of learning styles.

Strong time management skills.

Ability to work autonomously and/or in a team environment.

Ability to provide professional representation of the recovery support profession and MHAI SWD Training Institute.

Experience and comfort with Zoom technology.

Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (specifically Excel), database development and maintenance.

Forward thinking is based upon supportive, outcome driven results.

It is encouraged participants attend the MHAI SWD Training Institue Recovery Support fundamentals course prior to this training yet it is not required.

There are pre-requisites to obtain the Certified Peer Recovery Coach-Associate (formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach I), Certified Peer Recovery Coach (formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II), Certified Recovery Coach (formerly Certified Addiction Recovery Coach) or Certified Recovery Coach II credential that this educational training is a requirement of, that includes a high school diploma or equivalent state certificate.

Requirements for each credential:

Certified Peer Recovery Coach-Associate (CPRC-A), formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach I (CAPRC I)

https://icaada.org/credentials-2/cprc-a/

Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II)

https://icaada.org/credentials-2/cprc/

Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) formerly Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)

https://icaada.org/credentials-2/crc/

Certified Recovery Coach II

https://icaada.org/credentials-2/crc-ii/

Note: the CPRC credentials are for people in PERSONAL recovery from substance use, mental illness or co-occurring disorders.

The CRC is for people NOT in personal recovery (family members, loved ones, allies etc.)

These training courses are held multiple times throughout the year and hold roughly 25-30 participants. Each registration period is first come, first serve until the training occupancy limit is reached.

Please find available dates here: https://www.mhaitraininginstitute.org/training-calendar-new/

For direct questions, please email [email protected]