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.

Trainings are delivered virtually, and participants can choose to attend trainings over one or two days. One-day trainings are designed for individuals of all experience levels, while two-day trainings are for professionals with three or more years of experience. Continuing education hours are available.

What's Covered

One-day trainings (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 trainings (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

Available Training Dates

Cost

All treatment provider trainings are delivered free of charge. If applicable, travel costs to in-person trainings are not covered by this program. 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