April 29-30, 2025
9:30AM - 4:00PM Eastern Time
Virtual Two-day Implementation, Improvement, Sustainability and Coaching of the ASAM Criteria, A How To Science Based Approach
About the event
Focusing on the NIATx Five Principles, the training provides a science-based foundation for evolving a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, not only for The Criteria but for any improvement or implementation project, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Decreasing "no shows," EHR, Treatment Plan Quality, Documentation, etc.
Participants will:
● Learn a system of change through the NIATx methods
● Understand how to use the ASAM Criteria Guiding Principles to identify and initiate improvements
● Understand the role of a Change Leader in facilitating implementation and improvement
● Conceptualize how to support the “neutral zone” and how to rethink “resistance”
● Develop strategies for addressing staff needs during implementation and change
● Develop additional expertise and understanding of the ASAM Criteria so they can supervise, educate, and coach others.
Prerequisites:
● Completion of a 2-day ASAM Criteria Skill Building Training (3rd or 4th Edition)
● Competency with ASAM Criteria
● Possession of the Third or Fourth Edition of the ASAM Criteria
This training includes:
● 1 copy of the ASAM Criteria Implementation Guide for each participant
● 1 hour of coaching post-training (must be completed within three months after training completion
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.
