1. Use your personal email to open an application account. Do not use your work email.
2. Once you have opened your account, please use the Certemy link at the top of the MHACBO website to access your account in the future. Do not open multiple accounts.
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CRMCertified Recovery Mentor
40 Hours Training
40 hours approved addiction peer training
2 Years Recovery
Minimum of 2 years recovery time from a substance use disorder
Background
ORS 443.004 / OAR 407-007 background check
Certified Recovery Mentor Requirements
The Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) requires an OHA approved addiction peer training program (peer delivered services).Â
$100 Fee is waived from July 1st, 2021 - July 1st, 2026
The MHACBO CRM is NOT the PSS (Peer Support Specialist). The PSS is managed by the Oregon Health Authority, for more information, please click here to visit their website.
Education and/or Credentialing Requirements:
You must submit proof of an OHA approved addiction training program - See list of approved trainings below
40-hour Peer Mentor Certificates will not be accepted by OHA, if it is dated more than 3 years from today's date
CRM Recertification
Recertification occurs every two years. Certified CRMs must submit 20 hours of continuing education every two years, which must include 6 hours of Ethics Training and update their certification file with any changes (address, phone, email, etc.).
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MHACBO CRMs can enroll as Oregon Medicaid Providers and bill under Licensed/certified substance use disorder programs enrolled with Oregon Medicaid:
Individual peers and Certified Recovery Mentors (CRMs) cannot bill OHP on their own. The clinic or organization they work for must bill OHP for services peers and CRMs. Click here for the Peer-Support Billing Guide