October 17, 2024
8:30AM - 1:00PM Pacific Time
Virtual Training on The Evolution of The ASAM Criteria: What’s New in the Fourth Edition
About the event
Session Objectives:
· Understand the intent, revised descriptions, language and reordering of the 6 Dimensions
· Explore some of the numerous nuances of the revised dimension 6 “Person-Centered Considerations”
· Explore the three major assessment moments over the course of addiction care based on the ASAM Criteria
· Review the four broad levels of care and understand how the decimal system defines gradations of treatment intensity
· Discuss the universal service characteristic standards
· Understand how the risk ratings have been integrated into the Dimensional Admission Criteria to support consistency and simplicity for making level of care decisions
About the trainer
Dianna has been in the Behavioral Health field for over 20 years as a Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Executive Director of Substance Use/Mental health agencies. Dianna holds two master’s degrees in Addiction Studies and Clinical Psychology. She is licensed as an LCPC, LMHC and certified as a CRADC, SAP and CEAP. Currently an owner/therapist of Acceptance Counseling, a private practice in the Western Suburbs of Chicago started in 2018. Dianna has been an adjunct professor in the Addictions Studies and Psychology Programs at Governors State University since 2005. In her consulting role, she conducts clinical training to agencies and groups, as well as Clinical Supervision. Dianna has been a member of the IABH board since 2016 and a member of the Governors State Behavior Health Advisory Board since 2005.
