IC&RC Peer Recovery Support & Mentoring

Question 1

What distinguishes a peer recovery support specialist from a clinical counselor?

Accepted Answer

They use lived recovery experience to offer non-clinical support, mentoring, and connection to resources

Answer

Peer specialists share lived experience and provide non-clinical support, role modeling, and resource linkage within a defined scope of practice.

Question 2

A peer supporter is asked by a client for a ride and a loan of money. Which response best follows ethical boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Decline the loan, discuss it with a supervisor, and connect the client with appropriate resources

Answer

Financial entanglements create dual relationships. Peers should maintain boundaries, seek supervision, and link clients to legitimate resources.

Question 3

Which approach best describes recovery-oriented, person-centered support?

Accepted Answer

The client sets their own recovery goals and the peer supports their strengths and choices

Answer

Recovery support honors self-direction, multiple pathways to recovery, and strengths-based, person-centered practice.

Question 4

Which activity best represents advocacy by a peer specialist?

Accepted Answer

Helping a client navigate housing or benefits applications and speak up for their needs

Answer

Advocacy includes helping clients access services and have their voices heard, while empowering them to self-advocate where possible.

Question 5

Confidentiality for peer specialists working in a substance use program is governed in part by which federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder treatment records, and peers must follow it along with HIPAA.

(IC&RC) International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium Practice Test