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Recovery Support Specialist Certification

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

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Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. 511508

Description

Participants obtain a state credential to be Certified as an Integrated Healthcare Recovery Support Specialists allowing the individual to become employed in the field of behavioral health and eligible to provide a specific Peer Support service. 
Participants learn Evidenced Based Practices including but not limited to:
Peer Support SAMHSA
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) by Mary Ellen Copeland
Motivational Interviewing (MI) by William R. Miller & Stephen Rollnick
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) by Peter Drucker & Robert S. Rubin
Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) SAMHSA

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

6

Hours

84

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

University of Arizona Workforce Development Program

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1030 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona

Local WIB

6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima

Name of Credential

Recovery Support Specialist

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Volume discount, scholarships.

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - AHCCCS OIFA

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$400.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$150.00

Graduation Fees

$150.00

In-State Tuition

$1,000.00 Available to all of Arizona.

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$300.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$2,000.00

Demand Occupation(s)

21-1011.00Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
$13.85 per hour
21-1014.00Mental Health Counselors
$13.85 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1030 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona 85711

Phone Number

(520) 621-1642

Fax Number

(520) 626-7833

Web Address

https://www.fcm.arizona.edu/workforce-development-program

Last Updated

Mar 14, 2024

Created

Jul 15, 2021

Renewal

Mar 14, 2025

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