Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for a person with a CRSS and CPRS are on the rise.  Certified Recovery Support Specialists have a variety of job titles and can hold many different positions. They can sometimes be referred to as a Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Support Specialist, or Recovery Coach.

Potential careers in the following settings:

  • Community Mental Health Centers
  • Community Outreach
  • Corrections and Reentry Programs
  • Crisis Intervention Teams
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
  • Faith-Based Recovery Programs
  • Hospitals and Behavioral Health Units
  • Juvenile Justice Programs
  • Nonprofit and Advocacy Organizations
  • Peer Support Programs
  • Substance Use Treatment Facilities
  • Veterans' Services and VA Hospitals
  • And many more