Recovery Coach Career Pathways
Recovery Support professionals are people who have a passion for supporting someone through their positive change process related to substance use and/or mental health concerns. Recovery support professionals utilize person-centered, mutual empowerment, respect, and empathy.
Whether a person has personal lived experience of recovery/wellness from substance use, mental illness or co-occurring issues or is a friend, family member, or ally of those with substance use, mental health, or co-occurring issues, ICAADA offers different credentialing paths for everyone.
| CPRC-A (formerly CAPRC I) | CPRC (formerly CAPRC II) | CRC (formerly CARC) | CRC II | |
| IC&RC Reciprocal | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Indiana Medicaid Reimbursable | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| DWD Industry Promoted Certification | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pre-requisite | Candidate must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (HSE/GED) Candidate must have personal, lived experience in their own recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders. *With a minimum recovery time of one year (self-attested yet verified through references is required)* Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time Candidate must be 18 years of age or older | Candidate must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (HSE/GED) Candidate must have personal, lived experience in their own recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders. *With a minimum recovery time of one year (self-attested yet verified through references is required)* Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the time Candidate must be 18 years of age or older | Candidate must live in or work in Indiana 51% of the time Candidate must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (HSE/GED) Candidate must be an ally, friend and/or loved one of persons seeking and/or in recovery (persons in personal recovery are not eligible for this credential) Candidate must be 18 years of age or older | Candidate must live in or work in Indiana 51% of the time Candidate must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (HSE/GED) Candidate must be an ally, friend and/or loved one of persons seeking and/or in recovery (persons in personal recovery are not eligible for this credential) Candidate must be 18 years of age or older |
| Training | 5-day Recovery Support Fundamentals (offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute) or CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (if CCAR RCA has been completed prior to July 1st, 2024; any CCAR RCA courses completed after July 1st, 2024 will not be accepted) 2-day Recovery Support Ethics course offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute *These are the ONLY courses accepted* FIND TRAINING | 5-day Recovery Support Fundamentals (offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute) or CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (if CCAR RCA has been completed prior to July 1st, 2024; any CCAR RCA courses completed after July 1st, 2024 will not be accepted) 2-day Recovery Support Ethics course offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute 6 hours of HIV/AIDS education 8 hours of education in the CPRC skills domains: Advocacy, Ethical Responsibility, Mentoring and Education, Recovery/Wellness Support. FIND TRAINING | 5-day Recovery Support Fundamentals (offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute) or CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (if CCAR RCA has been completed prior to July 1st, 2024; any CCAR RCA courses completed after July 1st, 2024 will not be accepted) 2-day Recovery Support Ethics course offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute *These are the ONLY courses accepted* FIND TRAINING | 5-day Recovery Support Fundamentals (offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute) or CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (if CCAR RCA has been completed prior to July 1st, 2024; any CCAR RCA courses completed after July 1st, 2024 will not be accepted) 2-day Recovery Support Ethics course offered through MHAI SWD Training Institute 6 hours of HIV/AIDS education 8 hours of education in the CPRC skills domains: Advocacy, Ethical Responsibility, Mentoring and Education, Recovery/Wellness Support. FIND TRAINING |
| Professional Recovery Support Experience | None | 500 hours of professional recovery support (volunteer or paid) and 25 additional hours of direct supervision | None | 500 hours of professional recovery support (volunteer or paid) and 25 additional hours of direct supervision |
| References | 2 personal | 2 professional | 2 personal | 2 professional |
| Exam | IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam | IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam | IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam | IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam |
| Recertification | The ICAADA CPRC-A is valid for two (2) years from the date of issuance and is non-renewable. Candidates are expected to obtain the ICAADA Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) credential during the two (2) years of the CPRC-A credential validity. | The ICAADA CPRC is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates must obtain 40 hours of recovery support specific education every two (2) years, including 6 clock-hours in recovery support (or non-clinical) ethics. | The ICAADA CRC is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates much obtain 40 hours of recovery support specific education every two (2) years, including 6 clock-hours in recovery support (or non-clinical) ethics. | The ICAADA CRC II is renewable every two (2) years from the date of issuance. To renew candidates much obtain 40 hours of recovery support specific education every two (2) years, including 6 clock-hours in recovery support (or non-clinical) ethics. |
Recovery Coach Endorsement
Mental Health Endorsement (MH)
- Currently certified as a CAPRC I/II or CARC
- 15 hours of mental health specific education
- 8 hours of Adult Mental Health First Aid
- 2 hours of Suicide Prevention Education
- 5 additional hours of mental health specific training
- Re-certification every two years: 7 Mental Health education CEU and maintain CAPRC/CARC credential
Gambling Support Endorsement (GS)
- Currently certified as a CAPRC I/II or CARC
- 15 hours of gambling specific education
- Re-certification every two-years: 7 Problem Gambling CEU and maintain CAPRC/CARC credential
Forensic Support Endorsement (FS)
- Currently certified as a CAPRC I/II or CARC
- 15 hours of justice support related education
- Re-certification every two-years: 7 Justice Support related CEU and maintain CAPRC/CARC credential