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This course ​examines the components of clinical assessment, including biopsychosocial interviews, assessing risk, identifying cultural needs and supports, problem domains, and determining stage of readiness for change. The course covers the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) current edition diagnostic criteria and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) patient placement criteria to determine the appropriate level of care. It presents screening and assessment tools, documentation requirements, and service planning. This course meets the requirements per Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) for the Certified Addiction Counseling (CAC) clinical training program.​ Notes: All Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) courses seek to enhance the ability of the counselor to offer treatment services in a manner that respects gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural, familial, systemic and socioeconomic diversity.