Course Code: REL-BHC-0-CPWIASUD
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify how a clinical pathway for adolescent substance use disorders improves outcomes for youth with these disorders.
Recall the key components of a clinical pathway for youth with substance use disorders.
Indicate at least three ways you can apply the elements of a clinical pathway for youth with substance use disorders in your setting.
Outline:
Section 1: Clinical Pathways
What Are Clinical Pathways?
Same Diagnosis, Different Pathways
Clinical Pathways Explained
Treatment Variation
How Are Clinical Pathways Developed?
The Right Care at the Right Time
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Proactive Screening and Brief Intervention
Clinical Pathways for Adolescents
From Reactive to Proactive Care
What Is SBIRT?
Screening Tools
Brief Intervention
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Referrals to Treatment and Options
Evidence-Based Treatments
Treatment for Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents
What Type of Treatment Is This?
Levels of Care
Deciding Levels of Care
How Assessment Supports Treatment
Detoxification
Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Continuum
What Do You Think?
Medication for Substance Use Disorders
Clients With Co-Occurring Disorders
Treatment Planning
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Philosophical and General Considerations
Special Considerations
No Wrong Door
Motivation and Readiness to Change
Person-Centered Care
Trauma-Informed Care
The Risk Reduction Philosophy
Evidence-Based Practice
Outcome Monitoring
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Gender and Cultural Considerations
Culturally Responsive Care
Ellie Recognizes a Need
What Is Culturally Responsive Care?
Gender Differences
LGBTQ+ Youth
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
Screening Tools
References
Subject Matter Expert: Brent Scobie, PhD, LCSW
Brent received his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Maine. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in a number of clinical positions at an acute care psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility and within private practice. He has provided both evaluative and therapeutic services within emergency departments and forensic, inpatient, residential, and nonresidential substance abuse and co-occurring disorders programs. His clinical interest areas include evaluation and treatment of adolescent addiction disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety disorders. He is a part-time faculty member at the University of Maine, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on subjects including substance use disorders and adult and child psychopathology.
Editor: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services, Substance Use Treatment: Outpatient.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.