COD- Level 1 for AOD counselors and Mental Health Clinicians

Workshop Summary:

This workshop will provide staff the opportunity to discuss definitions, terminology, and historical differences in addiction and mental health treatment and how these can impact screening, assessment and coordination of care.  Attendees will review the MHS Ten Core Competencies, identify the principles of integrated care, and discuss how to put them into practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Review definitions, terminology
• Explore biases in each system
• Discuss challenges and barriers to screening & assessment
• Review best practices in integrated care
• Review treatment modalities and options for care in each system
• Discuss strategies and practical considerations

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is an approved provider for the following professionals:                                                                                                                                           

NURSES:Mental Health Systems, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP 15343) for 4 contact hours.
LCSWs/MFTs: Course meets the qualification for 4 hours of continuing education credits as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 2280).
CAADE: California Association for AOD Educators (Provider #CP40-829-C-0311).
CAADAC: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (Provider # 1S-01-478-1011)
CAARR: California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (Provider #5046).
RAS: Breining Institute Registered Addictions Specialist (Provider #CEP0803031013-WRM-HS-CW).
PSYCHOLOGISTS: Mental Health Systems, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists (Provider # 1719).

Mental Health Systems Inc. maintains responsibility for these educational activities.