Adult Treatment Provider Training

Virtual training for treatment providers working with adults in the justice system.

Overview

Presented in partnership with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), this training is designed for addiction treatment professionals working with adult clients in treatment courts and other justice interventions. This highly customizable training allows professionals, both new and advanced, to learn evidence-based methods for the effective treatment of justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders.

Training is delivered virtually over one or two days. One-day training is designed for individuals of all experience levels and conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. Two-day training is for professionals with three or more years of experience and is conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET each day. Continuing education hours are available.

What's Covered

One-day training (all experience levels):

  • Medication for substance use disorder (also known as medication for addiction treatment or MAT)
  • Working with the justice system
  • Screening and assessment strategies
  • Cognitive behavioral approaches for justice-involved individuals
  • And more!

Two-day training (professionals with 3+ years of experience):

  • All topics in the one-day training, plus:
  • The science of substance use disorders
  • Understanding the role of trauma in substance use disorders
  • Ethical issues

Register

One-day virtual training (click the date to register):

Two-day virtual training (click the date to register):

Cost

Adult treatment provider training is delivered free of charge. This program is supported by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President.

Contact Us

Kate Sutherland
Training coordinator, Treatment Court Institute