PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
The course is designed to introduce the reader to principles and concepts associated with addiction specific case management. Various roles and functions of a case manager will be addressed along a continuum of services, from the point of engagement into a treatment system, to aftercare and disengagement. Additional emphasis will be placed on special populations and specific case management needs.

COURSE CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION:
This course is presented in programmed-learning module that focuses on case management for behavioral heath treatment providers and examines various case management knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to addictions treatment.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Counselor will learn and recall specific case management principles
2. Counselor will identify particular functions of case management
3. Counselor will understand the role of case management in primary treatment.
4. Counselor will recall the treatment continuum and how case management applies
5. Counselor will define linking, monitoring and advocacy roles of case management
6. Counselor will recognize special populations requiring case management needs

DIDACTIC / EXPERIENTIAL TIME FOR COMPLETION:
Ten hours
Cost: $75.00

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