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One-hour Webinar on the ASAM Criteria - "The Other 66.6%"

About the event

The training will review the three types of criteria and the variations within the different levels of care. There will be a focus on how use of the plan of care (aka, treatment plan, recovery plan, service plan) is a critical component for effective use of the Criteria. Participants will understand how the Criteria drives variable lengths of stay, the tools and structures necessary to support the clinical rationale for continued stay, transfer and discharge.

About the trainer

Scott Boyles is a licensed addiction counselor, MINT trainer and the Senior National Training Director for Train for Change Inc.® Mr. Boyles has spent more than three decades in the behavioral health field and has many years of experience working with the ASAM Criteria. Mr. Boyles is one of the original early adopters of the ASAM criteria, starting in 1991.Before becoming a full-time trainer, Mr. Boyles used the criteria professionally as a counselor and director. From 2007-2011, Mr. Boyles also served as a member of the ASAM Steering Committee for the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria. He also spent many years as a site reviewer, monitoring programs’ application of the criteria. Mr. Boyles’ experience at all levels of service and observation has enabled him to understand trainees’ needs in both education and application at different levels of the service system. Since 1993, he has trained more than 8,000 people in proper use of the criteria. Mr. Boyles has passion and expertise in system-change approaches to support effective implementation and use of the ASAM criteria. He is well-known for his information, engaging, and entertaining trainings, which include practical, real-world applications.

Registration

This event is open to the public. Registration fee is $30.00/person. For more information, please contact: candacel@trainforchange.net or call 1-775-434-1562

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