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Introduction to Working with Substance Using Clients

For all virtual training, a working microphone and video are required for participation and engagement. The Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the start of the training to the email address provided at enrollment.

For any accommodations to this, please contact the Spectrum Education and Training institute at shstraining@shswny.org.

Ariel Costanzo

LMSW, CASAC

LMSW, CASAC

3.0 CEU

LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, CASAC

LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, CASAC

Training Overview

New to working with clients diagnosed with a substance use disorder? This training is for you! This training reviews all foundational elements of counseling, treatment planning and engagement for clients using illicit substances.

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Educational Goals

Participants will be able to:

  • identify 1-2 foundational principles to utilize with clients presenting with substance use patterns
  • recognize Substance Use Disorders per the DSM-5 Criteria
  • identify at least 2 engagement strategies to use with clients presenting with substance use patterns

Interested in this course?