Virtual Webinar

Recovery Specialist Advanced Role, Skills, Tools, and Ethics: Module 1

3.0 CE Hours
Recovery Specialist Fundamentals and Application
Recovery Specialist Advanced Role, Skills, Tools, and Ethics: Module 1

Information

Date & Time

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain the role of a Recovery Specialist.

  • Describe 2 required skills of recovery specialists.

  • Identify 2 tools that can be used by recovery specialists.

  • Summarize the ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality required in peer recovery.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this module is to increase knowledge about the role and skills of recovery specialists and ethical considerations of Recovery Specialists

Description

This module serves as an introduction to the Recovery Specialist Role​, exploring role differentiation between recovery specialist, sponsor, and therapist and Recovery Specialist principles, skills, and actions.  Participants will learn the 6 tools within the role of Recovery Specialist and how to use them with clients​. We will also cover the ethical responsibilities of a recovery specialist and provide guidelines for making ethical decisions. We will discuss real-world examples of ethical dilemmas specific to Recovery Specialists​. 

Target Audience

  • Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Presenters

Judith Lessing Landau, MD, DPM, LMFT, CFLE, CIP, CAI, CRS
Nanette Zumwalt, CADC, CCJP, CIP, CRS

Financially Sponsored By

  • International Recovery Institute