Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention

Catalog description

This is an online course which will use Blackboard to access the online portion. This course will provide students with a foundation in basic and advanced techniques of counseling the substance abuse population. Student will receive a comprehensive overview of chemical dependency treatment and explore various counselor intervention methods. The qualities and professional skills necessary for competent and effective practice will also be thoroughly examined, specifically focusing upon evidenced-based practices, including: motivational interviewing, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).