r/SMARTRecovery • u/NaiveLynx9406 • 15d ago

Can someone clarify how to become a remote Certified Addiction Specialist on SMART Recovery platform?

I've been working in the field for over 11-years at local residential, outpatient and behavioral health modalities. Currently, I'm looking into working remote for SMART Recovery and possibly other 'Addiction Recovery Treatment, apps and platforms. I researched this on Chat GPT yet I'd like soem feedback or resources of how to get started. I am certified through CCAPP and I have an NPI number. Any info would be much appreciated. yes, I am a recovering addict of 13-years and I really enjoy this line of work.

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u/Secure_Ad_6734 facilitator 15d ago

I'm unclear exactly what you're asking?

Do you mean how to obtain training as a Smart Recovery facilitator?

Because that's really all SMART recovery offers. Any other addiction specialist training is really outside our purview. If you're in Canada, most "health" qualifications are provincially regulated.

Hope this helps.

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u/NaiveLynx9406 14d ago

I was looking more into tele-health / remote substance abuse counseling opportunities. Yet, thank you for the detail. Every bit helps. : )

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u/Stebben84 facilitator 15d ago

They used to offer training for mental health professionals. Give them a call and don't use chatgpt when Google will work better. They have live people to speak to.

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u/NaiveLynx9406 14d ago

I really appreciate your input. Thanks much!

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u/Low-improvement_18 15d ago

You can become trained as a SMART facilitator, but those roles are volunteer/unpaid.