Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for a person with a CRSS and CPRS are on the rise.  Certified Recovery Support Specialists and Peer Recovery 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:

  • Behavioral Agencies 
  • Mental Health Agencies 
  • Medication-Assisted Recovery Clinics/Programs
  • Problem-Solving Courts 
  • Law Enforcement Agencies 
  • Policy Reform 
  • Advocacy
  • Juvenile Justice Programs
  • Schools 
  • Community Outreach 
  • And many more