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Prerequisite
- High school or higher education level
- At least 18 years of age
- Read and write English
Step 1
Complete 500 hours of paid or volunteer work experience
- Complete at least 500 hours
Step 2
Pass the International Certification Examination for Alcohol & Other Drug Use Counselors - Peer Recovery written exam
- Pass exam
  Find instructions on how to apply to the exam
  And a study guide that may help you prepare
Step 3
Complete 46 Hours of Education in the 4 Domains
- Complete 46 hours of courses in the following domains: Advocacy; Ethical Responsibility; Mentoring and Education; Recovery and Wellness Support
- Must Include: 16 Hours Ethics/Confidentiality 6 Hours HIV/AIDS 6 Hours Suicide Prevention
  Find trainings
Step 4
Apply for CRSW Certification
- Apply
  Application form
Earn Recovery Support Worker Certification
- Finish

Become a Certified Recovery Support Worker

We're going to ask you a few questions to provide you with all the resources you need to start you on your path to certification.

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Certified Peer Recovery Support Workers can be found working in hospitals, treatment centers, residential recovery programs, mobile crisis teams, and more! CRSW work as part of a care team and their typical scope of work can include:

The provision of basic screening of persons with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder.
Monitoring of clients' health and safety including basic recognition of signs and symptoms of addiction, intoxication, and withdrawal, and the implementation of interventions.
Provide recovery support including practical support, mentoring, and education about addiction, community peer support, role of medication and co-occurring disorders in addiction.