Certified Recovery Specialist Program

Time	Sat, Jan 20, 2018 - 12:00 am to Sat, Mar 17, 2018 - 12:00 am Add to Calendar `2018-01-20 00:00:00 2018-03-17 00:00:00 Certified Recovery Specialist Program Penn State Wilkes-Barre Northern Tier Center, Towanda Population Research Institute psnortherntier@psu.edu America/New_York public`
Location	Penn State Wilkes-Barre Northern Tier Center, Towanda Google map
Description	Do you have a history of addictions recovery and want to help others? The 54-hour Certified Recovery Specialist is a Peer Support position formally recognized by the Pennsylvania Certification Board. Participants will receive education in Recovery Management, Education & Advocacy, Professional Ethics & Responsibility, Confidentiality, and Addictions. To apply for certification to become a CRS, individuals must meet the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) requirements which include: A history of addictions recovery - must have a minimum of 18 months, in a continuous manner, of personal, lived recovery experience High school diploma or GED Successful completion of the Certified Recovery Specialist 54-Hour Training Program Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Certification Board CRS exam Sign an ethical code of conduct Dates: Saturdays January 20th through March 17th from 9am - 4pm. There is a voluntary Exam Prep Session on Saturday, April 7th from 9am–12pm Cost: $995 (includes required study materials)* * Exam: The PA Cert Board requires candidates to complete the CRS exam application. The cost of the exam is $125 payable directly to the Board with the application and requisite documents. Location: The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Northern Tier Center, Towanda, PA
Event URL	http://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/ce
Contact Email	psnortherntier@psu.edu
Contact Phone	(570) 268-7778