Description: 

Utilizing the ASAM 4th Edition to Determine Level of Care

This in-person training is designed for clinicians at OCHF Behavioral Health providing Level 1.0, 1.5 and 1.7 Outpatient treatment services for adult populations. The session will focus on applying the ASAM 4th Edition Level of care Assessment and Admission Criteria with a special emphasis on treatment services for individuals diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

The training will provide foundational education on how to utilize the ASAM 4 Edition as a tool of utilization management assuring the client receives the clinical care based on their individual needs.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the key component of Level of Care Assessment and Admission Criteria of the ASAM 4th Edition for Level 1.0, 1.5 and 1.7. Level 1 and 1.7. Level 1.0 and 1.7 will explore medication assisted treatment. 

• Identify appropriate continuing care strategies to support individuals post-discharge in frontier and rural settings 

• Be able to write clinical policies and procedures for the delivery of ASAM 4th Edition in clinical practice.

Presented by: Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC

Location: Owyhee Community Health Facility, 1623 Hospital Lp, Owyhee, NV 89832

Date and Time: Thursday, November 13 | 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM

Continuing Education Units: 3 CEUs

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

Certification Board Information

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 3

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC

• Clinical Intake and Screening
• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Plan
• Counseling Services
• Documentation
• Case Management
• Discharge and Continuing Care

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: Yes

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

Does not apply

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