Virtual Two-day ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Training – Session 1
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Summarize the revised dimensions, sub-dimensions and dimensional assessment goals in the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition.
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Explain Dimension 6, “Person-Centered Considerations” and shared decision making.
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Describe the core actionable factors, varied focus, and intent between the Level of Care Assessment and the Treatment Planning Assessment.
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Review and practice application of the dimensional admission criteria, integrated risk ratings, continued stay and transition criteria.
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Identify the four broad levels of care and explain how the decimal system defines intensity.
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Identify and describe key level of care “service characteristic” standards.
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Explain the intent and relevance of Trauma Sensitive Practices, Social Determinants of Health and Culturally Humble Care.
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Analyze Harm Reduction as an important aspect of individualized, person centered care
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Summarize the expectations for co-occurring care and addiction medications.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to provide participants with an in-depth look at some of the significant changes and improvements in the Fourth Edition of the ASAM Criteria.
Description
This two-day, application-focused training will provide participants with an in-depth look at some of the significant changes and improvements in the Fourth Edition of the ASAM Criteria. Participants will have opportunities to apply and practice key components of the Criteria, including but not limited to; the six dimensions, level of care assessment, application of Risk Ratings to each of the Five Dimensions, Dimensional Admission Criteria Decision Rules, shared decision making and an overview of Service Characteristic Standards, Discharge, and Transition Criteria.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Ms. Farr provides training and consultation to private organizations, county governments, and state governments. Previously she was the manager of Clinical and Quality Management services for the Bucks County Department of Behavioral Health. She concurrently served as the Clinical Director for the Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission. Ms. Farr was a reviewer on the revised SAMHSA/CSAT TIP 42 on Co-Occurring Disorders, and continues to work with them as a consultant/reviewer. She has extensive experience as a trainer locally, regionally, and nationally. She works with providers to improve access to care, quality of services and treatment outcomes. Ms. Farr is an ASSIST 11 trainer, and has completed the NIATx Coaches Academy. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing by MINT Trainers and has presented numerous trainings on MI. She has also been trained as a trainer with the National Institute of Corrections in Effective Communication, a model designed to reduce recidivism in antisocial populations utilizing Motivational Interviewing principles, coupled with other best practice protocols. Certified as a trainer in Motivational Interviewing, Co-Occurring Disorders, Treatment Planning, and Forensics and Addiction, Ms. Farr conducts trainings for the State of Pennsylvania/Department of Health/Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. She has contracted with ZIA Partners to consult with organizations interested in becoming Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence. Ms. Farr was awarded the Outstanding Practitioner Award at the 2006 Pennsylvania Co-Occurring Disorders Conference held in Hershey, PA, in recognition of her efforts at the national, state, and local level.
Financially Sponsored By
- Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Behavioral Health