recovery coaching certification
Formal credentialing process for individuals providing peer-based recovery support services to people with substance use disorders.
Full Definition
Recovery coaching certification is a formal credentialing process that prepares individuals, often those with lived experience of addiction and recovery, to provide peer support services to others in recovery. These programs typically include training in recovery principles, ethics, boundaries, motivational techniques, and resource navigation. Certification requirements vary by state and organization but generally include specific training hours, supervised practice, and ongoing education requirements. Recovery coaches work alongside clinical staff to provide non-clinical support, advocacy, and guidance throughout the recovery process.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from clinical licensing; emphasize peer/lived experience component when appropriate
In Context
- "The facility requires all recovery coaches to maintain current recovery coaching certification through an approved training program." — Staff qualification documentation
- "State regulations now mandate 40 hours of training for recovery coaching certification renewal." — Professional development policy