Clinical Supervision for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Counselors: IN:PERSON (Las Vegas)

This 2-day workshop will be held on October 30-31, 2024 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm PST each day. Full attendance on both days is required in order to receive a certificate of completion. No credit will be given for partial attendance.

CASAT has received funding to implement the Accelerate Career Pathways for Substance Use, and Problem Gambling Treatment, to increase the number of trained supervisors in Nevada. As a result, this course is now a part of the 2024 Clinical Supervision Coaching Academy.

The Clinical Supervision Coaching Academy is being offered at no cost to qualified applicants that are interested in becoming an approved supervisor by the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors.

In order to be accepted into the academy, participants must meet the following requirements:

• Be in good standing with the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Counselors.
• Meet the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Counselors Requirements for supervisor applicants. An LADC/LCADC must be licensed for two (2) years and a CADC/CPGC must be licensed for three (3) years prior to applying to become a clinical supervisor.
• Commit to attending one of the following Clinical Supervision for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling counselors in-person trainings:
  • September 18-19, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM in Reno, Nevada
  • October 30-31, 2024, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Commit to attending three (3) out of five (5) offered, 1-hour Virtual consultation groups.
• Complete the Coaching Academy application form no later than August 15, 2024. Application form: https://casatunr.wufoo.com/forms/k2i2pgo14lugx6/

When your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive the passcode to complete your registration at no cost.

The objectives of the Clinical Supervision training include facilitating the development of a personal model of supervision and practicing skills to help shape the delivery of high-quality, effective clinical services to those seeking assistance for substance use disorders. This training is aimed at preparing clinical supervisors to observe job performance, provide feedback and coaching, prioritize learning needs, develop achievable learning objectives, and continue monitoring performance to assess effectiveness.

Examples of key topics/concepts discussed are:

• The scope of clinical supervision, the supervisory relationship
• Applying theoretical models to clinical supervision
• Observation formats and methods
• Counselor assessment and goal development, developing your own model
• Cultural considerations, including agency culture considerations
• Discussion/review of TAP 21A competencies
• Requirements, regulations, and legal aspects of supervision
• Utilizing ASAM Criteria

Location: 2280 N McDaniel St, North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Presented by: Amanda Hankins, CADC-S, Nick Tangeman, MSW LADC-S, and Katie Dalugoda, LMSW, CADC-S

Intended Audience: This 12 hour course is intended for Nevada Counselors seeking to become a Certified Clinical Supervisor by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors. 

Continuing Education Units: 12 CEUs

CASAT Learning courses are approved for CEUs by the boards listed here. 

• The National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
  • This course has been approved by CASAT, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 12 CEs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT, University of Nevada, Reno is responsible for all aspects of its programming.
  • This course applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Counseling Services, Case Management, and Legal, Ethical and Professional Development.

Funding for the ACP Project was provided by Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Office of State Epidemiology, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nevada Health Workforce Pipeline Grant to the Public Health Infrastructure and Improvement 2024-2026 Grant.

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