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If at any time your contact information changes, i.e. telephone number, home address, email address, etc., please contact Robyn Rigney (rrigney@aspin.org) as soon as possible with the updated information.
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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Annual CRS Spring Conference - March 23, 2012
It’s that time of year again! The annual CRS Spring Conference will be held on March 23, 2012 at the Marriott Indianapolis North. The Marriot is a beautiful luxury hotel located in the heart of keystone at the crossing. It is also conveniently located on the bus line and offers free parking. A free continental breakfast and hot lunch will be provided to all conference attendees.
We have many exciting activities planned this year and some really interesting and informative speakers on the agenda. Our keynote speaker this year is Larry Fricks, Director of Appalachian Consulting Group & Deputy Director of SAMHSA/HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions. Larry is a person in recovery and his story and life’s work to support the recovery of others was published by HarperCollins in the New York Time’s best-selling book Strong at the Broken Places by Richard M. Cohen and was featured on the Today Show in 2008. Larry will be discussing “Peer Workforce Moving into Whole Health / Workforce Development”.
Other interesting topics that will be covered during the conference are “Compassion Fatigue” and “Job Skills Training & Resume Building”. There will also be an informative CRS Panel held on “Consumer Operated Businesses”.
Early Bird CRS Registration begins today for a fee of $35.00 and ends on February 10, 2012. After February 10, 2012, the CRS conference fee will be $50.00. Non-CRSs may also register for the conference for a fee of $60.00.
As a reminder, this is an excellent opportunity to network and earn continuing education credits. CRSs attending the CRS Conference will earn five (Category 1) CEUs!
We encourage those of you who will be traveling from distant communities to set up car pools to share travel costs. Persons interested in driving can contact this office. We will assist by letting people know in your area that the carpool is available.
Please visit the following link to see a list of hotels near the conference. Hotel Link
We look forward to seeing everyone this year!
CRS Spring Conference Flyer: Flyer.pdf
Please contact Robyn Rigney at rrigney@aspin.org with any questions or concerns.
Please Register for the CRS Spring Conference Below:
Exciting Updates!
Welcome! ASPIN has recently made some very exciting changes to the Certified Recovery Specialist Program! We will now be offering additional certifications in substance abuse and gambling in conjunction with our already existing mental health certification.
New 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)
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 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
2. Be referred to the CRS-SA course via Access to Recovery
- Apply by submitting the CRS Training Application and Attestation of Qualification Form
- No Fee
- Be admitted via the Peer Services Community Liaison
- Take the orientation course online
- Attend the weeklong CRS training
- Pass the CRS objective test
- Take the online substance abuse training module
- Pass the test within two weeks of completion of the CRS course
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.
NEW CRS Outreach Program
ASPIN is seeking applications for 3 Part-Time Certified Recovery Specialists with a Substance Abuse (CRS-SA) and/or Gambling (CRS-G) Endorsement
CRS-SAs and/or CRS-Gs will provide ongoing support to those in recovery from gambling, while motivating and encouraging persons contemplating gambling services towards appropriate treatment programs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a CRS-SA and/or CRS-G in good standing, who has successfully completed ASPINs CRS Training and Gambling Endorsement Training
- Must maintain CRS-SA and/or CRS-G Certification by obtaining 14 Continuing Education Credits annually
- Must be willing to work a part-time (20 hours per week) schedule
- Must be able to work in Indianapolis, IN
How to apply:
- Review the Outreach Representative job description
- Complete and fax the ASPIN Employment Application
- Fax ASPIN Employment Application to (317) 735-0057
CRS Outreach Program Flyer: Flyer.pdf
Outreach Representative Job Description: Job Description.pdf
ASPIN Employment Application: ASPIN Employment Application.pdf
Visit the new CRS Outreach Program Website at www.crsoutreachprogram.org.
Contact Robyn Rigney at (317) 536-4684 or rrigney@aspin.org with any questions or concerns.
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 4 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.
2011-2012 Training Schedule
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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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