2-Day ASAM Open Enrollment Training
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Two-Day Virtual Skill-Building Training:
Understanding The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition and Its Clinical Application
12 CEs/CMEs*
7 hours/day
Over the course of this two-day training, we'll practice the application of updated ASAM core components using diverse, ASAM-approved case scenarios while also reviewing core concepts of the Fourth Edition.
- Review the foundational principles of The ASAM Criteria and the major updates to the The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition
- Enhance clinical skills by instilling a comprehensive understanding of the core components of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, including assessment standards, dimensions, subdimensions, risk ratings, the continuum of care, and Dimensional Admission Criteria
- Identify opportunities to leverage the elevated person-centered approach to the Fourth Edition to improve level of care recommendations, continued service, and care transitions for individuals with addiction and co-occurring conditions
- Explore how to implement and operationalize The ASAM Criteria in clinical practice with real world scenarios and give learners an opportunity to apply the Fourth Edition assessment standards, risk ratings, and decision rules to develop level of care recommendations
- Identify the content, functionality, and capabilities of the redesigned digital and print tools of The ASAM Criteria
This course is led by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation master trainers and consultants who are dedicated to helping others embrace the full value of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition. Their collaborative goal is to give behavioral health professionals the knowledge and tools needed to implement the revised and redesigned guide for improved patient care. Having used The ASAM Criteria as practicing clinicians themselves, they directly understand how the standards and practices align to patient needs in a clinical setting.
MS, LMFT, Master Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Bartosik, has spent over 25 years developing community-based health care programs, utilizing implementation science, building trusting relationships, and improving access to care for underserved communities. He's dedicated to providing clinical guidance, interdisciplinary administrative leadership, and targeted training and consultation across the country for evidence-based and emerging practices in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
PhD, LPC, Master Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Dr. Bonfini has significant research, teaching, and clinical experience with individuals struggling with various mental health issues, trauma histories, and substance use problems. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addictions Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor; she earned her doctorate at Duquesne University. Dr. Bonfini has worked in community mental health, a college counseling center, psychiatric hospital programs, justice-involved organizations, and private practice.
MS, LMFT, Master Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
During her more than 30 years in the field of addiction and mental health, Boxill has focused on boundary spanning between social services and the legal systems. She has developed mental health and addiction groups, facilitated discussions and trainings regarding intersystem collaboration, and has integrated behavioral health providers to address the negative impact of social determinants in obtaining quality health care. Prior to her position at Hazelden Betty Ford, she served as the first specialized docket coordinator for the Franklin County Municipal Court, was the deputy director for the Ohio Governor's Cabinet Opiate Action Team, and most recently was the administrator for the Department of Addiction Services at Columbus Public Health.
LADC, Master Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Friederichs has direct practice addiction treatment experience in multiple levels of care, including outpatient, high-intensity outpatient, recovery housing, residential, and withdrawal management. She has treated patients from various populations including patients in justice-involved settings, comprehensive opioid response (COR), older adults, LBGTQAI, health care professionals, executives, and other specialty groups. With a focus on the implementation of evidence-based practices for addiction and co-occurring disorders, Friederichs has experience building trusting relationships at all organizational levels, and a passion for consultative teaching and conducting workshops for varied audiences during her 25+ years in corporate business settings.
LCSW, Clinical Director, Master Clinical Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
As a person in long-term recovery and a clinician working in substance use disorder recovery for over 13 years, Kelly has a deep, personal passion for working with those impacted by both trauma and substance use disorders. She is also an Army veteran who has worked at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in their Substance Use Disorder Recovery Program for five years and was the clinical director for New Life Recovery Home where she worked with justice-involved individuals transitioning out of incarcerated settings. Kelly's dedication for teaching and mentoring was illuminated during her time as a faculty lecturer at the Indiana University School of Social work and now was a master clinical trainer and consultant at Hazelden Betty Ford.
CSW-PIP, Clinician, Master Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
With a passion for employing evidence-based practices, Seezs is dedicated to guiding individuals toward positive change, including as an adjunct faculty member at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School and while serving on the Board of Directors at Central Minnesota Mental Health Center. He is certified in Motivational Interviewing and is experienced in cognitive-behavioral therapy and suicide prevention. For 14 years, Seezs treated co-occurring disorders and served Veterans and their families at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
Master Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
With 40 years of experience in the public and private sector, Starr is a seasoned substance use disorder expert. Prior to retiring from the State of Ohio's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (ODADAS), she served as chief of recovery supports and housing. Prior to holding that role, Starr was the chief of treatment services and chief of treatment and recovery services for ODADAS. She began her career with Project Linden, Inc., where she served as a substance use and recovery counselor for justice-involved individuals.
LCSW, Master Trainer and Consultant for the Consulting and Training Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Weyman's work in direct practice has focused on program development and implementation of evidence-based practices for co-occurring disorders, with a specific focus on young adults. She also has a passion for teaching, with experience training clinicians in risk assessment and crisis intervention. Her current areas of interest include finding synergy between evidence-based treatment modalities for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, implementation and organizational change processes, and integration of care across providers and treatment delivery systems.
*CEs/CMEs available for psychologists, counselors, mental health and family therapy professionals, social workers, nurses, and medical professionals. Please check with your board to confirm credits. A CE/CME certificate is emailed upon completion of post-course evaluations.
CME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
The Southern KY Area Health Education Center is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Southern KY Area Health Education Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE
The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, provider #1487, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not
individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Hazelden Betty Ford
Graduate School maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period:11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive up to 12 continuing education credits.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0529. The Graduate School is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Graduate School maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. The Graduate School is an NBCC approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP # 6547, and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. The Graduate School is approved to provide continuing education by CAADE Provider # CP20 975 C 0325, CCAPP Provider Number 1N-88-160-1125, CADTP provider # 125, and CA BRN CEP 16722.
Participants are required to keep their certificate for a minimum of six years. For information about this continuing education program, please contact the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, P.O. Box 11 CO9, Center City, Minnesota 55012.
Cancellations and Refunds
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