DESCRIPTION:

The goal of this project is to provide a standardized set of trainings and supervisory supports to service providing organizations that will: 1. improve outcomes for patients who have co-occurring disorders, 2. Improve organizational outcomes, staff morale, and organizational efficiencies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Describe the purpose of integrated assessments
• Define integrated assessments as a tool that allows clinicians to respond to the needs, desires, and interests of all persons served (and their families)
• Discuss the importance of utilizing an integrated assessment of person-centered care planning
• Understand the importance of assessing culture within the integrated assessment and how behavioral health diagnoses, labeling, and stigma related to assessment

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

All persons who interact with patients, which may include intake staff, reception area personnel, drivers, maintenance staff, as well as professional staff.

PRESENTERS:

Anthony Estreet, PhD, LCSW-C, LCADC, Executive Director, Next Step Treatment Center. Anthony is an experienced client-centered therapist coupled with strengths in developing and delivering effective training.