Your Path to Becoming a Recovery Coach in New York

Recovery coaching is a growing profession in New York, offering individuals with lived recovery experience the opportunity to turn their journey into a meaningful career helping others.

New York Certification Requirements

Official Certification: New York Certified Peer Specialist (NY-CPS) for mental health; Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) for substance use Certifying Organization: New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) for mental health; NY Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) for substance use Official Website: [https://nypscb.org/ (mental health); https://oasas.ny.gov/recovery/become-certified-recovery-peer-advocate (substance use)](https://nypscb.org/ (mental health); https://oasas.ny.gov/recovery/become-certified-recovery-peer-advocate (substance use)) Contact: Credentialing@oasas.ny.gov (OASAS); see nypscb.org for mental health

Requirements Overview

Education: High school or equivalent; lived experience required Recovery Experience: Lived experience with mental illness (NYPSCB) or substance use disorder (OASAS) Training Hours: Varies by certification path; Academy of Peer Services offers training for NY-CPS Supervision: Varies Exam: Peer Recovery exam for CRPA upgrade from provisional Continuing Education: Varies

Certification Fees

Application: Varies by certification Renewal: Valid for 3 years (CRPA) Exam: Varies

How CVR Coach Training Helps You Succeed

Whether you're pursuing state certification or starting your own practice, Core Values Recovery Coach Training provides everything you need to launch and grow a successful recovery coaching career.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our training goes beyond basic peer support to give you advanced professional skills:

Core Recovery Coaching Competencies

Motivational interviewing techniques
Trauma-informed care approaches
Crisis intervention strategies
Relapse prevention planning
Family systems and support
Ethics and professional boundaries

Business & Marketing Skills

Building your coaching practice from scratch
Marketing strategies for recovery coaches
Client acquisition and retention
Pricing and packages
Insurance and billing basics
Online presence and social media

ICF & NAADAC Approved

Our training provides 20 ICF CCE hours and NAADAC CE hours approved by both ICF (International Coaching Federation) and NAADAC (Association for Addiction Professionals). These hours count toward maintaining your professional credentials.

Proprietary Technology (Included Free)

SobaSearch.com - Because all recovery is local. Generate aftercare plans in minutes. Find and connect clients to meetings and local recovery resources.
RecoveryCapital.App - Because no recovery coach should fly blind. Track client progress with strength-based assessments and outcome measurements.
SamePageNotes.com - Because recovery is a team sport. Secure documentation and communication platform for client records, collaboration, and monitoring.
Virtual coaching best practices

Ongoing Support & Mentorship

Access to experienced recovery professionals
Peer network of fellow coaches
Continuing education resources
Business development coaching
Marketing and growth support

Training Format

Duration: 3-Day Intensive (20 ICF CCE Hours and NAADAC CE Hours) Format: Live virtual sessions + self-paced modules Schedule: Flexible options including weekends and evenings Support: Lifetime access to our coaching community

Who This Training Is For

Individuals in recovery ready to turn their experience into a professional career
Family members who've navigated a loved one's recovery and want to help others
Healthcare professionals adding recovery coaching to their practice
Treatment center staff advancing beyond entry-level credentials
Current peer specialists who want to work with executive and high-net-worth clients

Next Steps

Review the training program - See what's included in our 3-day intensive

Talk to our team - Call (833) 594-7146 to discuss whether this training is right for you

Check New York certification board Credentialing@oasas.ny.gov (OASAS); see nypscb.org for mental health

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to be certified to practice recovery coaching in New York? A: New York offers formal peer recovery specialist certification which may be required for certain positions. Our training helps you meet these requirements while building a successful practice.

Q: How long does it take to become a recovery coach? A: CVR Executive Coaching training is a 3-day intensive (20 ICF CCE hours and NAADAC CE hours). New York certification requirements typically take Varies by certification path; Academy of Peer Services offers training for NY-CPS of training plus supervised experience. Many coaches are practicing within 3-6 months.

Q: Can I make a living as a recovery coach in New York? A: Absolutely! Recovery coaches in New York work in treatment centers, private practice, hospitals, and community organizations. Income varies based on setting and specialty—coaches in private practice working with executive clients typically earn more than those in community positions.

Q: What's the difference between peer support and recovery coaching? A: Peer support typically involves sharing your story and offering hope. Recovery coaching is a professional service that includes goal-setting, accountability, skill-building, and strategic intervention. CVR Coach Training teaches the advanced skills that transform peer support into professional coaching.

Your Experience Is Your Qualification

You already know what it takes to support someone in recovery. CVR training gives you the professional skills, business knowledge, and technology to turn that experience into a career.

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Become a Professional Recovery Coach in New York