CPRS Pathway Intern: 6-Month Peer Recovery Experience

Posted 18 days ago

strength in peersHarrisonburg (VA)

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Other Individual and Family Services

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About the role

Strength In Peers offers a structured, hands-on Peer Recovery Internship for individuals pursuing certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia. Interns complete 500 hours of supervised experience and follow an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) to align trainings with career goals. Participants rotate through peer-led recovery services, community centers, and field sites, with mentorship, paid stipend, and exam/application support to prepare for the CPRS certification and

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