Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders in the Context of CRSW Scope of Practice - June 10, 2024

A 3-Hour Training with Dr. Foad Afshar

Presentation: In the course of their work helping individuals with SUDs in their recovery, CRSWs inevitably confront a multitude of mental health concerns that the clients bring with them. These Co-Occurring Disorders (CODs) can significantly impact treatment compliance and outcomes. Lack of familiarity with mental health disorders and how they comingle with SUDs can confound the effectiveness of CRSWs’ work and create additional unnecessary complications. The purpose of this training is to familiarize CRSWs with various mental health issues that are most commonly co-morbid with SUDs, help clarify the important role a CRSW may play in screening and referring individuals for appropriate services to maximize treatment success, and to examine ethical considerations when dealing with CODs.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. List various psychiatric disorder that commonly are associated with SUDs;
2. Describe the importance of screening and referral of individuals to appropriate treatment providers;
3. Explain their observations with the client and other providers without engaging in diagnosis or treatment of such conditions; and
4. Summarize the ethical considerations and limitations in scope of practice when addressing CODs.

3 Contact Hours Available

CRSW Performance Domains: 3 & 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence:  2, 14-17
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A) 

NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.