CCAR Professionalism in Recovery Coaching

The Recovery Coaching and Professionalism course is a 2-day, 12-hour training designed to equip recovery coaches with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in professional environments. As the demand for peer recovery support grows across healthcare, justice, and behavioral health systems, recovery coaches are increasingly being called upon to serve in high-impact roles within hospitals, courts, treatment centers, and law enforcement settings.

To meet this need, CCAR has developed the Recovery Coaching and Professionalism training-an advanced learning experience that helps coaches refine their communication, accountability, and boundary-setting skills while understanding what professionalism truly means in the context of recovery support.

Why Recovery Coaching and Professionalism Matters

Recovery coaching has expanded beyond recovery community centers and into institutions that require a clear understanding of professional conduct, collaboration, and role clarity. As recovery coaches enter these systems, it’s essential they learn how to maintain their identity as peer supporters while aligning with the expectations of clinical or justice-based settings.

The Recovery Coaching and Professionalism course is designed to help you stay grounded in the core values of recovery coaching while elevating your ability to operate effectively in formal systems. This training is ideal for coaches who are preparing to transition into professional roles or who are currently working in complex systems and need support navigating them.

What You’ll Learn in the Recovery Coaching and Professionalism Course

Over two days and 12 contact hours, participants in the Recovery Coaching and Professionalism training will:

• Define professionalism within the context of recovery coaching
• Identify and develop traits that characterize professional behavior
• Understand the personal accountability required in peer support roles
• Explore how to “stay in your lane” when working within large systems
• Revisit the recovery coach role to prevent role confusion or boundary issues
• Practice new communication and professionalism skills through interactive exercises

This recovery coaching and professionalism course combines direct instruction, group discussion, and role play to create a dynamic learning experience that builds confidence, credibility, and clarity.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Recovery coaches preparing to work in hospitals, courts, police departments, or treatment programs
• Peer recovery specialists employed within large organizations or systems
• Supervisors and program managers supporting recovery coach integration
• Coaches looking to refine their professionalism and communication style

Whether you’re new to professional settings or seeking to sharpen your effectiveness in your current role, Recovery Coaching and Professionalism provides the structure and support you need to succeed.

Course Details

• Length: 2 days
• Hours: 12 contact hours
• CEUs: 12
• Delivery: Available online and in person
• Prerequisites: Completion of the Recovery Coach Academy is recommended but not required