Counselor skills training in screening, evaluation and referral for Substance Use Disorder patients. Focus is on duties of case managers such as service coordination, knowledge of community resources, documentation (including treatment planning, clinical/progress notes, discharge summaries, etc.). Introduction to ASAM assessment/placement, confidentiality and federal, state and agency policies.
CDS 100 or Instructor Permission
Course Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
Core Topics
- Understand American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, addiction placement, continuing care and discharge criteria
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) screening, referral, evaluation, diagnosis and placement
- Develop an understanding of the role of the case manager across the continuum of care
- Develop an understanding of the regulations and professional standards that apply to this field including confidentiality, agency policies and procedures and a variety of applicable WAC’s and RCW’s.
- Develop appropriate and timely treatment plans with all the required elements.
- Identify and develop strategies to overcome barriers to treatment.
- Demonstrate understanding of discharge planning and referral