This clinical interventionist training and certification program is unlike any other training. Active learning dominates the experience, and you will gain new skills and confidence. This course is not for beginners. It is a training and certification program for experienced clinicians and other qualified professionals.
Jeff and Debra Jay have developed an advanced curriculum, complete with custom workbooks designed exclusively for this training. All participants will receive clinical field materials, written by the Jays, to be used when doing actual interventions.
The 5-day interventionist training course covers every aspect of the process, including:
- structured family intervention
- invitational intervention
- executive intervention
- adolescent intervention
- co-occurring disorders
- older adult intervention
- licensed professionals
You will learn how to individualize the intervention process to the needs of the family and the addicted person, including working with co-occurring disorders and special populations.
Participants engage in analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and team-based learning. The course includes 3 case supervisions, by the end of the calendar year.
Jeff and Debra Jay have set the highest bar possible for this training. There is no fluff or filler. You will leave this training with a new skill set you can use immediately.
Lodging, meals, and snacks are included in the tuition cost of the training. All participants will stay at the McIver Center, located on the grounds of The Retreat, in Wayzata, MN. The McIver Center provides a comfortable, home-like setting for the training. You will not be sitting in a sterile classroom, but will instead work and learn in a natural setting, surrounded by the Wayzata Big Woods.
“I’ve attended addiction and medical conferences for 30 years.
This was by far the best.”
Michael Parr, MD
Growing Your Practice
Jeff Jay provides a special workshop Friday afternoon on how to build and market your intervention practice. Jeff will take you step-by-step through the process of growing from a local interventionist to a regional interventionist to a national interventionist. He will share decades of experience and insight, with methods you can use right away.
- Presented by Jeff & Debra Jay
- 5 days, 30 CEUs
- Approved for CIP
- Advanced skill-building
- Experienced professionals only
- Admission requirements
- Active, immersive learning
- Comprehensive curriculum
- How to market your practice
- Supervision of 3 interventions
- Custom workbooks & materials
- Private room, meals, and snacks are included in tuition
- COST and details HERE
Testimonials
June 22 – 27, 2025
The Retreat, Wayzata, MN
$3,950.00–early registration discount
$4,500 after March 7, 2025
Your tuition price includes:
- 5 nights of lodging and meals
- 5-day course, 30 CEU’s (see curriculum)
- Approved for CIP by the Pennsylvania Certification Board
- Personal supervision by Jeff Jay of 3 interventions
- Welcome dinner, hosted by Jeff and Debra Jay, Sunday night
- Custom workbooks and field materials
- How to build your intervention practice with Jeff Jay, Friday afternoon
Let’s talk: 313-882-6921
The Love First professional interventionist training and certification is open to experienced clinicians and clergy only. We believe the job of an interventionist is an advanced position and not a job for beginners. For this reason, the training is open to experienced addiction professionals, psychologists, social workers, medical doctors, and other well-qualified professionals. To apply for this training, a participant must meet the requirements shown below. Also note possible exceptions.
1. Three years full-time or five years part-time relevant clinical experience in the addiction field.
2. Strong knowledge and personal experience in any of the 12-step programs.
3. Advanced degree in relevant field with certification in addiction counseling OR bachelor’s degree with certification in addiction counseling (CADC, CAP, or other)
EXCEPTIONS: Spiritual counselor/clergy, EAP, HPRP, JLAP, and other professionals with strong addiction treatment experience and 12-step experience will be considered. If you think you should be considered for an exception, please contact us, and be prepared to send your resume and cover letter with a detailed explanation. This training is not open to sobriety coaches and other para-professionals.
Exceptions are also made for treatment center admissions personnel, who may have few credentials. However, strong experience will still be required.
To apply online:
To ask questions: 888-220-4400
(outside the USA, +1-313-882-6921)
or email us
This activity is approved by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy for 30 hours of credit for LADC, LPC, and LPCC.
This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Certification Board for 30 CEUs toward CIP (Certified Intervention Professional).
Helpful details, times, and dates
for planning your clinical intervention training
- Sunday: Orientation at 5 PM, followed by Welcome Dinner with Jeff & Debra
- Training is Monday through Friday.
- Monday-Thursday: 8:45 am to 5:30 pm.
- Friday : 8:45 am to 12:00 pm (or 2:30 with optional marketing class)
- Optional session: “How to Build Your Private Practice,” with Jeff Jay, Friday, 1PM to 2:30 PM.
- We have breakfast together in the dining room at 8:15 every day.
- Read the COVID-19 precautions.
- See our refund policy here.
- More details HERE
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