An intervention professional is a trained specialist who helps families and loved ones guide someone struggling with addiction or destructive behaviors into treatment or recovery services. Instead of waiting for a “rock bottom” moment, the intervention professional creates a structured, ethical process that brings the right people together, addresses denial and resistance, and presents treatment as the best option.

This role blends counseling skills, family systems knowledge, and practical communication strategies with clear ethical and legal standards. A certified intervention professional knows how to plan, lead, and follow through on interventions—handling objections, preparing families, coordinating treatment placement, and supporting aftercare. Their job isn’t to force change, but to facilitate a breakthrough conversation that makes recovery possible.

Definitely. Many therapists, counselors, coaches and case managers take this training to add practical coaching tools to their work. You’ll also earn 31 CEUs and leave with real-world methods that go beyond traditional therapy.

Nope. This certification is designed for coaches, mentors, educators, parents, and people with lived experience—no clinical degree or license needed. As long as you’re committed to helping others grow, and move forward, this program will give you the tools and credential to do it.

Certified Intervention Professionals can charge between $5,000 and $10,000 per case, with complex or high-profile interventions commanding even higher fees. Because interventions are often paired with additional services—such as family coaching, recovery coaching, or aftercare support—many professionals expand their income well beyond the initial intervention. Some build private practices that generate six figures annually, while others work independently on a per-case basis to supplement existing clinical or coaching work.

Your earning potential depends on how you position yourself, the population you serve, and whether you add related services like sober coaching, family coaching, or Train the Trainer programs. With the right marketing and business model, intervention work can be both financially rewarding and deeply impactful, allowing you to make a living by helping families change the trajectory of a loved one’s life.

Most students complete the training and earn their certification in 8 to 10 weeks. You’ll have access to on-demand video modules, plus 10 weeks of live mentorship, so you can move at your own pace with expert guidance along the way.