Since 2012, NYCB has proudly certified peer professionals who provide valuable support to individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
Certification is a voluntary undertaking. Candidates apply for role-based certification to confirm their credibility as competent, non-clinical professionals. Candidates demonstrate that competence and ethical practice through completing approved role training, attesting to the binding NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct, and meeting all other application requirements. This credibility is valued by a wide variety of stakeholders, including potential employers and business partners, colleagues and clients, and the general public.
Certification is not a license. It is not a character reference, nor a guarantee of employment. Certification simply confirms competence in the certified role per approved role training, confirmed field experience in the role, and a passing grade in the exam. The peer recovery profession is not a licensed profession.
Information for all certification candidates:
- Certification applications must be submitted through Certemy.
- Incomplete applications or those submitted without payment will not be reviewed.
- Application fees are non-refundable, without exception, and do not guarantee approval.
- The review process may take up to four (4) weeks.
- Candidates must adhere to the NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct at the time of application.
- For all certifications except CRPA-Provisional, renewal applications must be submitted in Certemy at least 45 days before the expiration date to avoid late fees.
- CRPA-Provisional is a one-time-only certification, valid for 2 years (24 months), and cannot be renewed or extended.
Choose the Certification that is Right for You
Certification affirms a professional's credibility, competence, and ethical practice, based on role-specific competencies, relevant training, and Board-established standards such as age, education, experience, and exams.
Below are links to the formal role competencies for the IUA-NYCB professional certifications portfolio:
Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)
- click here for role competencies.
Criminal Justice Supported Recovery (CJSR)
- click here for role competencies
- click here for more information
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA and CRPA-Provisional)
- click here for our dedicated CRPA page.
- click here for our downloadable Guide to CRPA certification
- click here for our downloadable Upgrade to CRPA guide for current CRPA-Provisionals
- click here for role competencies
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family (CRPA-F)
- click here for role competencies and role-specific ethics addendum to the IUA-NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct.
- click here for more training information and certification standards
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Youth (CRPA-Y)
- click here for role competencies and role-specific ethics addendum to the IUA-NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct.
- click here for more training information and certification standards.
Peer Supervision Professional (PSP)
- click here for role competencies
- click here for training information and certification standards
Veteran Supported Recovery (VSR)
- click here for role competencies overview and role-specific ethics addendum to the IUA-NYCB Code of Ethical Conduct
- click here for more information and certification standards
Questions?
- Elisabeth Kranson, Director of Certification – ekranson@iuany.org
- Cathie Gifford, Certification Coordinator – cgifford@iuany.org
