Course Description

Course Description

One of the most important components of an addiction counselor or other helping professional’s job is to document the client’s progression in treatment. Each interaction with a client should be documented in the client’s file, beginning with the initial assessment reports and treatment plan and ending with a termination notification and continuing care plan. Proper documentation is essential to this profession for a multitude of reasons which will be discussed in this course. (NAADAC, 2017). 

Course Modality. This is an independent home-study course. Students will take the course according to their own timeline. 

CE’s: 6 hours. (Reading course text / articles and Application to Practice). To receive the course completion certificate, each student is required to complete and submit Learning Contract, read all text-based materials, view any media posted, complete and submit chapter discussion questions, complete and pass course examination, and complete and submit course evaluation.

Text / Student Resources. 

Basics of Addiction Counseling Desk Reference, Module II. NAADAC, Alexandria, VA, 2017.

Course Modality

This is an independent home-study course. Students will take the course according to their own timeline. 

Senior Instructor Diane Sherman, PhD

Dr. Diane Sherman, Ph.D., a substance abuse profession since 1975, beginning her career while serving in the U.S. Army for in the capacity of Behavioral Science Specialist.  She holds the national advanced credential of Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II, and E-Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Diane earned her Doctorate in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from Capella University in 2007. Since 2008 she has taught and supervised students who are in pursuit of the certified addiction counselor credential.She is passionate about creating a positive student learning experience and sharing the best knowledge to support addiction professionals in our clinical practice

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome Video.

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Learner Agreement

    3. How to Navigate this course

    4. Course Syllabus.

    5. Pre-Test.

    1. Substance Abuse Treatment Planning TIP 44, CH 4

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Treatment Plans Recorded training.

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Treatment Planning and Documentation Presentation Handout (follows recorded training)

    4. Sample Treatment Plan.

    5. SOAP Note format

    6. DAP note format

    7. BIRP note format

    8. Interpretive Summary format

    9. Treatment Planning. Part 1. Creating a Living Document

    10. Treatment Planning. Part 2. Make it a SMART Plan

    11. Treatment Planning. Part 3. Putting It All Together.

    1. Instructional Video for Completing Application To Practice Assignments

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Treatment Planning. Assignment 1.

    3. Treatment Planning. Assignment 2.

    4. Scenario Ann.

    5. Treatment Planning: Ann. Problem Area. Assignment 3.

    6. Treatment Planning: Ann. Goals. Assignment 4.

    7. Treatment Planning: Ann. Objectives. Assignment 5.

    8. Treatment Planning: Ann. Interventions. Assignment 6.

    1. Chapter Quiz.

    2. Course Review

    3. Course Evaluation

About this course

  • $55.00
  • 27 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Reviews

5 star rating

ADDICTION COUNSELOR SKILLS

mercedes williams

THIS COURSE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 12 CORE FUNCTIONS THAT IS REQUIRED IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. THE INSTRUCTOR (DR. SHERMAN IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE...

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THIS COURSE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 12 CORE FUNCTIONS THAT IS REQUIRED IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. THE INSTRUCTOR (DR. SHERMAN IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THIS FIELD. HER TEACHING IS OUTSTANDING.

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5 star rating

Addiction Counselor Skills

Kay Fields

This was a good review course. I continue to not be overly comfortable about virtual learning, but I feel more comfortable as time goes on.

This was a good review course. I continue to not be overly comfortable about virtual learning, but I feel more comfortable as time goes on.

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5 star rating

another great course

Kenneth Adams

Great intro and overview to the complex set of skills needed in this profession. Concepts are explained in great detail and with subtlety and nuance.

Great intro and overview to the complex set of skills needed in this profession. Concepts are explained in great detail and with subtlety and nuance.

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Excellent

Raquel Hightower

I gave this course a rating of 5 stars for excellence because it challenged me to further develop my addiction counselor skills.

I gave this course a rating of 5 stars for excellence because it challenged me to further develop my addiction counselor skills.

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Addiction Counselor Skill

Olivia Lindsey-Sabory

I very much appreciate the review it provides as I prepare for the CAC II test to become an addiction counselor. The pre and post test are especially measura...

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I very much appreciate the review it provides as I prepare for the CAC II test to become an addiction counselor. The pre and post test are especially measurable toward that goal.

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Linda Hornby

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Yvonne Hickey

I loved it!!

I loved it!!

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