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Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

Our Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)  training is for those that want the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) designation.  Once you complete this training and certification you can sit for the Florida Certification Board, and National IC&RC exams. This is a 75 hour training program, all courses are included.

We are fully accredited and approved by CACCF, IAAP, AACT, ACTPO, FLA Board, and IC & RC. All of our training is valid by any country that has IC&RC Reciprocity, including the USA, the EU, Canada, Japan, and Africa.

If you are unsure what hours you need as a Recovery Support Specialist, please call us at 1.800.706.0318 and speak to an Admissions Counselor.

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist or CRSS is an entry-level certification aimed at those who can use their life experiences to help others in treatment and recovery. The Recovery Support Specialist or Peer Support Specialist Training and Certification is designed to guide the credentialed individual in enhancing the effectiveness of addiction treatment and understanding mental health issues that accompany addiction treatment.

The CRSS credential is for people who work side-by-side with clinical staff to provide recovery support services to individuals with substance use conditions. CRSS applicants may or may not have lived experience as a person in recovery.

The Certified Recovery Support Specialist designates competency in the domains of Recovery Management; Practical Living Skills and Social Development; Resource Linkage and Follow-up; Re-engagement, Crisis Support and Safety; and Professional Responsibilities.

If you desire to assist your clients  maintaining long-term sobriety, this is the course for you.  It is useful for those working in the addiction field in any supportive capacity – administrative, technical or clinical.

Services are insurance billable once you are credentialed. 

Once you complete this training and certification you can sit for the Florida Certification Board, and national ICRC exams. The Certified Recovery Support Specialist and Certified Peer Support Specialist Training and Certification program is 75 hours and the training qualifies you to sit for either Board exam  

We are fully accredited and approved by CACCF, IAAP, AACT, ACTPO, FLA Board, and IC & RC. All of our training is valid by any country that has IC&RC Reciprocity, including the USA, the EU, Canada, Japan, and Africa.

If you are unsure what hours you need, please call us at 1.800.706.0318 and speak to an Admissions Counselor.

Accreditations

We are accredited by the following organizations.

Nebraska Dept of Health
CACCF
CADTP
MCBAP
Florida Certification Board
CAADE
AACT
IC&RC
Association of Coach Training Organizations
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ICF addictions Coach
COPA

75 hours of content specific training, allocated as follows:

1. Legal and Ethical Professional Responsibility (22 hours)

a. Ethics – 6 hours
b. HIPAA/Confidentiality – 2 hours
c. Self-Care/Professional Development – 4 hours
d. Cultural Competency – 4 hours
e. Boundaries, Professionalism, Conflict Resolution – 6 hours

2. Re-engagement, Crisis Support and Safety (13 hours)

a. Risk/Crisis Management – 6 hours
b. Domestic Violence – 3 hours
c.  Advocacy, Referrals and  Peer Relationships– 4 hours  

3. Resource Linkage/Follow Up (13 hours)

a. Active Care Coordination – 6 hours
b. Documentation – 3 hours
c. Reporting, Referrals, Aftercare – 4 hours

4. Practical Living Skills/Social Development (10 hours)

a. Social Development – 6 hours
b. Life Skills, Communication Skills, Trauma Informed Care  – 4 hours

5. Recovery Management (Wellness and Recovery Supports)  (17 hours)

a. Overview of Addiction/Stages of Recovery – 4 hours
b. Addiction and Brain Chemistry/Pharmacology – 3 hours
c. Recovery Management – 2 hours
d. Co-occurring Disorders – 4 hours
e. Relapse Prevention – 2 hours
f. Motivational Enhancement – 2 hours

Your Host for this Training, Dr. Cali Estes

Dr. Cali Estes is a Therapist, Life Coach, Recovery Coach, Addictions Coach, and Wellness Guru, Dr. Cali Estes has been named ‘The Female Dr. Drew’ by the media. She has been featured on CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, KTLA, People Mag, Yoga Digest, and more.

She is the Founder of The Addictions Academy and the wildly popular Sober on Demand for an alternative to drug and alcohol treatment services. She has also created the first-ever addiction and mental health supplement line, ProRecoveryRx.

Accelerated Training Program with Immediate Access

$999

$10,000 VALUE

  • All course materials  downloaded at once for accelerated learning
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  • Bonus: Private FB Graduate Group
  • Bonus: FB Networking Group
  • Bonus: Job Board
  • Bonus: Seals for social media, website, and marketing
  • Bonus: Free 6 month online Directory Listing to get clients
  • Bonus: Use of The Addictions Academy® logo AND Seal of Certifications
  • Bonus: Eligibility to receive client referrals through The Addictions Academy
  • Bonus: Discounted price for all courses and classes we offer.
  • Bonus: Eligibility to join The Addictions Academy as an independent contractor
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Testimonials

What Our Students Say

Our work speaks for itself. Hear what our students had to say...

From CEO’s, Wall Street Execs, Professional Athletes, Doctors to the failing student and the wine mom that drinks in the school pick up line, we can help. Call us today for a consultation. 

"I think the training went great. You provided a lot of good information that we need. I have been trying to get you here for a while and I am glad that it worked out."
Julia Mackey
Julia MackeyDirector of Admissions Wooded Glen Recovery Center
"Training on Prison re-entry coach with the Washington DC Department of Justice. The prison reentry class was great. I enjoyed the materials and the class."
Valerie ButlerREADY Center D.C. Department of Corrections
"What an amazing class and so much fun during our training in AMA/APA blocking for clients. I learned so much about how to de-escalate the client, how to stand, what to say, what NLP is, and how to understand the 5 different personalities of clients. I cannot recommend this training enough.”
Mike FournierDirector of client care at Affinity Behavioral Health
"I got a lot of good feedback on the class. They said the information presented was awesome and they liked the fact that it was interactive. "
Ruth AdolfCrisis Negotiator Anchorage Police Department
"This class was fantastic! I learned so much I didn’t know about mental health and addiction. I recommend it for all first responders."
Jody Carman,United States Coast Guard, Kodiak Alaska
"What a great class. The list of prescription drugs is a great cheat sheet and the in-depth discussion on street drugs was mind-blowing."
Melissa AustinDomestic Violence Women’s Advocacy
"Let me start by saying Thank you AGAIN !!! Your personality is amazing and it is a GIFT that you have “real life” experience with (husbands) addition."
Martha Burgess Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
"Holy moly is your program comprehensive! It is a fantastic program that completely outlines what we are looking for!"
Crystal Smalldon, RSSW, CCAC, CIACExecutive Director, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
"Thank you again for the wonderful training this morning and yesterday."
Courtney Martinez, MSSierra Tucson
"The staff found your training educational and allows them the opportunity to empower themselves with clients. Staff reported “This has filled in the gaps I needed!”
Jody M. Ressio, MA, LAADCClinical Director Cedar Point Recovery
"All of the training you did seems to be effective. We had a record month in June! ”
Eric LappCEO, Raleigh House
“Cali Estes understands addiction”
Dr. Drew Pinsky and Cali Estes
Dr. Drew PinskyCelebrity Rehab
"Thank you for your work”
Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue
Nikki SIxxBass Player, Motley Crue
"Great work!"
Wes Geer of Korn
Wes Geer Korn guitar player
"Great work you have accomplished"
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Steve HarveyComedian and actor
"So excited I was able to take Recovery Coach training with you to help others"
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Peter DistefanoGuitar player Janes Addiction
“I thought the class (Intervention) was very informative. Dr. Cali ‘s approach to the addict and the families and her years of experience taught me skill sets I will be able to use for years to come. Looking forward to taking more courses”
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Matt BradelyStar of Deadliest Catch
"Taking these classes with Cali and the Addictions Academy has given me the tools that I need to better assist the needs of the New York Yankees’ players, coaches and staff."
Ron DockNew York Yankees
Cali Got great feedback about today’s training. Much appreciated.
Ray TamasiCEO Gosnold on Cape Cod
” "Thanks again, Cali! You are a wealth of information, skill, expertise and experience! I’m very happy with my decision to take your courses. I appreciate the real life emphasis intertwined with the theoretical."
Laurie FearVice President, Recovery Coach International (RCI)
"I now feel much more confident going into an intervention because I have the tools and training to know I am offering families and loved ones of addicts a good chance to help their loved ones realize they have a problem and we have a solution."
Patrick MeyersCEO, Care Connection of Tampa
"The training was comprehensive, and easy to follow for some employees not as versed in the field of interventions. I would highly recommend Cali and The Addictions Academy to anyone looking to join or excel in the field of Addictions."
Derek GwaltneyLakeview Health, Vice President
"Thank you for your knowledge, I believe everyone was truly blessed by you and your wisdom in helping people see the need for treatment."
Carol CarterClinical Director, Revive Detox
"I was blown away by Dr. Cali Estes and her team of knowledge on addiction and mental health subjects"
Dr. GhanoumMiami Dade Hospital
“Thank you so much for the class Cali! You are truly an inspiration and your business sense (along with knowing everything addiction & recovery like the back of your hand) had me leaving the course just bragging on you so thank you. Honestly, I’m thinking about what class I can take next from you.”
Lauren NicoleExtreme Interventionist, A & E
“Great job, we need much more of this. The discussion of warning signs and open ended conversations impacted me”
Jaque NeltzFire Captain, Ft Lauderdale
"Thank you for the training, this was the best training class I have had in my law enforcement career. "
Officer Michael GrochowskiJackson Police Dept
The training you did for us was awesome and I look forward to working more with you in the future. You are unbelievable at what you do, and I hope to one day be as successful and knowledgeable as you are.
Ian McloughlinDirector, Sober College
"A huge shout out to Cali Estes, CEO of The Addictions Academy. She personally trained me to become not only a professional certified recovery coach, but also a professional certified family recovery coach, where my heart and passion lie. It was THE best training I have ever received."
Katie DonovanCEO Familes Against Narcotics
"Dr. Estes gave my team the confidence and skills they will need in real-life intervention scenarios. Dr. Estes was easy to work with and the training itself was actually a lot of fun."
Rob Archuleta MS, CACIIIDirector, Crossroads Turning Points
“Excellent Admissions Call center training with Cali”
Christine ParkerMarketing Director, New Vista Behavioral Health
” We have learned a lot at this training, I am glad you came out and we found you for our staff. You are doing a great job.”
Gury MurrayCEO, St. John's Institute
"Training today was live for Admissions Call Center with Dr. Cali Estes and it was on point, very informative, and effective. learning from Cali is always educational as well as entertaining. I lover her classes and I look forward to learning more from this awesome teacher!"
Ken FraserDirector Beachside Rehab
“Dr Cali Estes was a joy to have at our center in PA for AMA/APA block training and it was fabulous. We received a lot of amazing feedback from our staff and loved the breakout sessions”
SineadClinical Director, Just Believe Recovery
Your case management training had a lot of great information and the class seemed to like it as well.
AyRon AnyaDirector UT Health, San Antonio
I waited to tell you I had an interview with A & E and was telling them I got certified as an interventionist under your training and they love you. I can’t thank you enough. And if I get to be on the new season of intervention will tell everyone about your courses and how incredible you are. Have a blessed day .
Mike Diamond
Ok I'm signed up. Thank you for being an amazing role model. I'm excited to learn more from you. I love how you encourage people to keep learning and stay up to date on their skills to be an effective coach.
Amy MooreNLC, NCIP, NCPRSS Interventionist| Companion| Coach
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