Requirements for certification as a Board Approved Recovery Advisor - BARA
BARA certification denotes IGRS peers who have acquired sufficient training, experience, and supervision skills and are approved to provide supervision to IGRS applicants.
Certification
Maintain the International Gambling Recovery Specialist (IGRS) certification for a minimum of (4) four years prior to applying for the BARA certification.
Training
Complete 12 hours of supervisory training specifically focused on gambling disorder AND peer treatment.
Experience
Accumulate a minimum of 4,000 hours of direct peer work with individuals diagnosed with a gambling disorder and/or individuals affected by disordered gambling.
References
Provide TWO (2) letters if References. One (1) letter must be from a current Board Approved Recovery Advisor (BARA) or Board Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC) and ONE (1) letter from a Supervisor or Colleague. BOTH letters should address the applicant’s competency as a Supervisor/Peer in the field of gambling disordered treatment.
Forms
Complete application form, ethical statement forms, and directory authorization form