NCPRSS

• Position yourself for career opportunities and reimbursement potential.
• NCC AP's NCPRSS Certification is endorsed by Optum as a reimbursed credential.
• Distinguish yourself as a recovering person that evidences competency and knowledge in recovery support services.
• The NCPRSS credential reflects a commitment of the highest ethical standards for Peer Recovery Support Specialists.

• GED, High School diploma, or higher.
• A minimum of two years of recovery from lived-experience in substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders (self-attested).
• A minimum of 200 hours of direct practice (volunteer or paid) in a peer recovery support environment (supervisor-attested).
• At least 60 contact hours of peer recovery-focused education and training in the following areas:
  • 48 hours in documentation, community/family education, case management, crisis management, Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), screening and intake, identification of indicators of substance use and/or co-occurring disorders for referral, service coordination, service planning, cultural awareness and/or humility, and basic pharmacology.
  • 6 hours of ethics within the last six years.
  • 6 hours of HIV/other pathogens within the last six years.

Please note the following equivalencies: 1 hour of education/training = 1 CE; 1 quarter college credit = 10 CEs; and 1 semester college credit = 15 CEs.

• Two references, at least one of which must be professional (forms provided in application).
• Passing score on NCC AP’s NCPRSS exam.

• Copy of GED, High School or higher diploma or transcript.
• Candidate must self-attest to having a minimum of two years of recovery from lived-experience in substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Must have a minimum of 200 hours of direct practice (volunteer or paid) in a peer recovery support environment (supervisor-attested).
• Evidence of 60 contact hours of peer recovery-focused education and training in the following areas:
  • 48 hours in documentation, community/family education, case management, crisis management, Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), screening and intake, identification of indicators of substance use and/or co-occurring disorders for referral, service coordination, service planning, cultural awareness and/or humility, and basic pharmacology.
  • 6 hours of ethics within the last six years.
  • 6 hours of HIV/other pathogens within the last six years.

Please note the following equivalencies: 1 hour of education/training = 1 CE; 1 quarter college credit = 10 CEs; and 1 semester college credit = 15 CEs.

• Submission of a signed statement that they have read and adhered to the NAADAC/NCC AP Peer Recovery Support Specialist Code of Ethics.
• Submission of two references, at least one of which must be professional. References must accompany NCPRSS application in a sealed envelope. (See pages 4-7 of the application.)
• Candidate must mail application and all supporting documents with the non-refundable application fee of $235 to:

NCC AP
ATTN: NCPRSS
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314

• Initial Credential Fee: $235.00
• Testing Fee: $150.00
• Renewal Fee every two years: $200.00
• Full list of costs and fees

• NCPRSS Renewal Application
• 20 hours of continuing education every two years, including six hours of ethics training.
• Submission of a signed statement that the candidate has read and adheres to the NAADAC/NCC AP Peer Recovery Support Specialist Code of Ethics.
• Provide work history for the two years prior to renewal.
• Self-attestation of ongoing recovery from substance use/co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Payment of a $200 non-refundable renewal certification fee.