Course Code: REL-BHC-0-TSDUAJII
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Identify potential intervention points in the criminal justice continuum for individuals with substance use disorders.
Recall data points to collect during assessment of justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders.
Describe evidence-based recovery practices appropriate for justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Assisting Individuals Along the Criminal Justice Continuum
Substance Use Disorder and Justice-Involved Individuals
The Criminal Justice Process
Drug Courts
Court-Ordered Treatment
Collaborative Relationships
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Screening and Assessment
Screening for Substance Use Disorders
Screening in Correctional Settings
Confidentiality, Substance Use Disorders, and Justice-Involved Individuals
Comprehensive Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Evidence-Based Recovery Practices
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Alcohol and Drug Monitoring
Trauma-Informed Approach
Evidence-Based Treatment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesWriter: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D
Amanda Gayle received her PhD. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina, where she was in private practice for 15 years, serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Subject Matter Expert: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
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, 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, Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Substance Use Treatment: Outpatient, Substance Use Treatment: Residential Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.