Description
Our kids are in trouble. We are seeing a dizzying increase in the presence of adolescents suffering from mental health disorders. Too often, adolescents are turning to substances to manage untreated mental health disorders and the stressors of growing up. Social Workers need to be prepared for the adolescent presenting with co-occurring disorders. This workshop will equip you with some basic knowledge to assess, diagnose and engage adolescents presenting with a substance use disorder. We will discuss SUD specific assessment questions that provide the answers needed for diagnosis. Evidenced based treatment approaches that assist in the engagement of adolescents will be presented. The DSM V diagnostic criteria for SUD will be reviewed and discussed with the adolescent in mind. Substance use treatment referral will be presented, taking into consideration the ASAM criteria levels of care.
Instructor
Mr. Shannon Garrett is a licensed social worker and a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. He graduated from the University of Maryland, School of Social Work in 1997 and continued to be involved with the university as a field instructor for 18 years. He did his undergraduate internship in 1992 at Mountain Manor Treatment Center in Baltimore, MD and was hired on as a substance abuse counselor. He was employed at Mountain Manor for over 21 years where he envisioned and assisted in the implementation of a co-occurring continuum of care model for adolescents, young adults, and their families. Shannon has been the clinical coordinator for several NIDA, CSAT, CTN and SAMHSA research studies and is a Master Trainer with the Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Shannon served as the Program Director for Austin Addiction and Mental Health Center from 2019 to 2021. He is currently a Therapist and Outreach Coordinator for Congruent Counseling Services and Integrative Counseling. Shannon is a husband, a father and has been in recovery since 4-4-1985.
Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe barriers to engagement with a SUD population and recommend the use of an MI style and spirit to assist with engagement.
- Use assessment skills that will assist in the identification of SUD in adolescents.
- Identify the DSM V criteria for SUD as related to adults and adolescents.
- List SUD referrals based on assessment and diagnosis (Maryland Specific)
- Locate ASAM criteria level of care placement and barriers that exist to treatment for adolescents.
- Use of basic Motivational Interviewing skills and Stages of Change to assist in engaging adolescents in SUD treatment.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after June 30, 2022 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
All those interested in Topic Welcomed
