Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Family (CPRS-F)
Overview
The Certified Peer Recovery Specialist – Family is a Maryland Addiction Behavioral-health Professional Certification Board Endorsement. This CPRS endorsement allows for individuals who possess an active CPRS certification to participate in additional training courses to expand their knowledge base and work specifically with Peers and their respective family members. CPRS holders will be required to obtain an additional 21 hours of education related to Advocacy, Ethical Responsibility, Mentoring/Education, Recovery Wellness Domains and Harm Reduction.
Prerequisites
Active CPRS Credential Required
Applicants must currently hold a valid Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential to qualify for this endorsement.
Training Requirements
Complete 25 hours of training/education across the following domains:
CPRS-F – Advocacy Domain
3
CPRS-F – Ethical Responsibility
6
CPRS-F – Mentoring/Education
CPRS-F – Recovery/Wellness
CPRS-F – Harm Reduction
Service & Supervision Hours
50
Service hours in a Family service position/environment
5
Documented Family supervision hours by a Registered Peer Supervisor