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Training Details
July 2011 through June 2012 (Year Three)
Course Length:
Each course is five full days in length – 30 contact hours.
Certification Testing:
Electronic testing is available after completion of training.
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New CRS Eligibility Requirements
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) (Mental Health Specialty):
- Resident of Indiana
- Over the age of 18
- Completed a minimum of high school or a GED Program
- Must self-identify as having a mental health diagnosis
- Must complete Treatment Verification Form with CRS Training Application
Certified Recovery Specialist with Substance Abuse Endorsement (CRS-SA)
1. Be a current CRS in good standing
- Apply by submitting the completed Endorsement Application and Attestation of Qualification Form (both available on this website)
- Send in with $50 fee
- Be admitted via the Peer Services Community Liaison
- Take the online substance abuse training module
- Pass the test
Certified Recovery Specialist with Gambling Endorsement (CRS-G)
This endorsement may be achieved in one of two ways:
1. Be a current CRS in good standing
- Apply by submitting the completed Endorsement Application and South Oaks Gambling Screen (both available on this website)
- Send in with $50 fee
- Be admitted via the Peer Services Community Liaison
- Take the online gambling training module
- Pass the test within two weeks of completion of the CRS course
2. Be referred to the CRS-G course via Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program
- Apply by submitting the CRS Application and South Oaks Gambling Screen
- No Fee
- Take the orientation course online
- Attend the weeklong CRS training
- Pass the CRS objective test
- Take the online gambling training module
- Pass the test within two weeks of completion of the CRS course
Note: CRS endorsement applicants will be given two weeks to complete their endorsement training. If an applicant is unable to complete the training and quiz in the time allotted, the $50.00 is nonrefundable.
Forms
CRS Training Application .pdf OR Online Application
Treatment Verification Form.pdf
South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)
Attestation of Qualification .pdf
Employment Opportunities
CRSs will work with consumers within community mental health centers, state operated facilities, and/or other human service providers.
It is important to understand that completing the program does not guarantee employment.
Conditions of employment will be negotiated individually by specific employing agencies.
Continuing Education Credits (CEU's) & Recertification
As part of the Indiana Certified Recovery Specialist Training Program’s annual Continuing Education requirements, each CRS must complete a total of 14 hours of continuing education credits each year to maintain certification.
ASPIN offers a variety of options to obtain continuing education credits including monthly connect calls, three webinars, and a annual conference which allows CRSs to come together and network, while also staying informed of what’s new in the field of practice.
CRSs may also obtain up to 6 hours of continuing education credits by attending outside clinical training programs, conferences or webinars. CRSs are encouraged to participate in outside trainings and provide feedback that generates discussion during the monthly connect calls.
ASPIN will also be offering several online trainings via the website, some for free and some for a charge of $20.00, as an additional opportunity to complete continuing education credits.
It is important to understand that all CRSs must complete a minimum of 14 continuing education credits yearly to maintain certification. If these credits are not earned, certification will expire with no opportunity to re-certify.
Please follow the link Annual Continuing Education and Recertification Requirements to learn more about how you can earn your 14 annual CEUs.
Indiana CRS Training Documentation Form must be completed by an authorized Instructor or Administrator when obtaining Category 2 CEUs.
To register for continuing education and/or recertification CLICK HERE.
2012 Training Schedule
The 2012 Training Schedule will be posted on the website after July 15, 2012.
Sign up for the CRS Listserv
To stay informed of current trainings and other information, please CLICK HERE to join the CRS Mailing List.
Certified Recovery Specialist Program Overview
In 2009, with funding from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, under the Family and Social Services Administration, Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana, Inc. (ASPIN) became the designated agency to develop and administer the Certified Recovery Specialist Program for the State of Indiana. With support from additional statewide partners such as NAMI, the S.E.C.T. Center, MHAI, and the Key Consumer Organization.
Certified Recovery Specialists provide consumers with role models, personal recovery strategies, and support for instilling hope and motivation to address the challenges of stigma regarding treatment. Certified Recovery Specialist services result in fewer numbers of consumers returning to inpatient treatment and increase the numbers of consumers completing educational and employment goals.
Upon completion of the five day training and passing a final examination, a participant will be certified as a Recovery Specialist and eligible for employment at an Indiana Community Mental Health Center, a state operated facility, and/or other human service provider. CRSs would be an asset to any organization that provides services to persons with mental illness.
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