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Comprehensive Clinical Assessments with a Focus on Quality

Quality documentation plays a crucial role in client care, safeguarding member safety and welfare while ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the services provided. This session will examine the essential elements of a high-quality clinical assessment, which encompasses the collection of psychosocial information and presenting symptoms, the use of supporting tools such as assessment scales and ASAM Levels of Care, the formulation of a clinical impression, and the establishment of DSM diagnoses.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to identify the components of a comprehensive clinical assessment.
Participants will be able to apply techniques while embodying cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and ethical considerations in practice.
Participants will be able to develop an initial assessment by compiling pertinent diagnostic information and findings relevant.

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For trainings that indicate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available, contact the organizer and/or the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation to verify that the credits will count toward the continuing education requirements of your licensure or certification. 

Event Location

Virtual

Event Details

Format
Online/Virtual
Event Type
Training
Topic
Substance use
Host
Substance Use programs
Audience
Health care providers
Mental health professionals
Recovery coaches
Substance use disorder treatment providers
County
Statewide
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Continuing education credits
Yes