Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ATMHSUCOD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall screening tools and assessment phases for co-occurring disorders.
Identify evidence-based treatment modalities for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Define key elements of treatment plans with ethical and cultural considerations for people with co-occurring disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Screening Tools and Assessment Phases of Co-Occurring Disorders
Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
What Is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
Common Diagnoses of People With Co-Occurring Disorders
How Can You Help Tania?
The Importance of Screening and Assessing
Screening Versus Assessment: What Is the Difference?
Phases of Screening and Assessment
Phase One: Initial Screening
Phase Two: Comprehensive Assessment
Phase Three: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evidence-Based Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
Treating Co-Occurring Disorders
Integrated Treatment Approaches
Evidence-Based Interventions
Care Settings Where Treatment Happens
Special Considerations
Making Care Work in the Real World
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Key Elements of Treatment Plans That Integrate Ethical and Cultural Considerations
Ethical and Cultural Considerations During Treatment Planning
Ethical Principles in Treatment Planning
Cultural Responsiveness in Treatment
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home, Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.