Advanced Addiction Counseling Skills

Explore the most recent evidence-based trends in addiction treatment and recovery support and examine the specific needs identified for female, male, LGBTQ+, rural, and criminal justice-involved clients. Sign Up Today!

Description

The world of substance use disorders, treatment, and recovery support is ever-changing, with emerging psychoactive substances, newer evidence-based practices and adjunct services, more sophisticated neuroscientific research, and the inclusion of peer recovery support services. Research and years of treatment have demonstrated that the diverse needs of specific populations must be taken into consideration during assessment and treatment planning in order for clients to benefit from services. Working with addictions is like putting together a complex, three-dimensional puzzle. There are a lot of moving parts, and many professionals do not receive training in the complexities of addictions.

The Advanced Addiction Counseling Skills Learning Path will explore the most recent evidence-based trends in addiction treatment and recovery support and examine the specific needs identified for female, male, LGBTQ+, rural, and criminal justice-involved clients. It will also explore integrated care and multidisciplinary care teams, stages of clinician development, and clinical supervision, as well as models of supervision.

What You Will Learn

Elevate your scope of practice to better serve those struggling with addiction

Identify emerging trends in substance use and addictive behavior disorders.
Explore the integration of clinical and holistic methodologies.
Define the specialized treatment needs for both men and women.
Explore the role of family in treatment and recovery support.
Define integrative behavioral healthcare and its intentions.
Explore multidisciplinary care teams and how they work most effectively.
Define clinical versus administrative supervision.
Identify the developmental stages of counselors and supervisors.
Explore ethical and legal issues related to clinical supervision.

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Eligibility

Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have seven days to request a full refund after purchase. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.

Related Learning

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The Neuroscience of Addiction

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The Principles of Addiction

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The Practice of Addiction Counseling

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Advanced Addiction Counseling Skills

Professional Certificate

Addiction Counseling Professional Certificate

Curriculum

Micro-Course 1 - Current Trends in Addiction Counseling
Explore the philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes of the most generally accepted and scientifically supported models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for addiction and other substance-related problems.
Micro-Course 2 - Meeting the Need: Special Populations
Examine the advanced counseling skills that are specific to treating substance use and addictive behavior disorders.
Micro-Course 3 - Promoting Integrative Care: Referrals and Documentation
Learn the value of an interdisciplinary approach to addiction treatment.
Micro-Course 4 - Supporting the Workforce: Clinical Supervision and Professional Development
Engage with concepts related to professional readiness and scope of practice.

Accreditation

This professional development offering has been approved by Walden University, a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 20 CEs. Walden University (NAADAC Provider #72251) is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Applicable NAADAC counselor skill groups: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Case Management, and Discharge and Continuing Care