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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Competence: Direct Care Competencies

Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated July 28, 2025

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the knowledge, skills, and terms that will assist you in applying and delivering maximum standards of care as a direct care professional.

Course Objectives

  1. Discuss many of the primary competency areas in mental health and substance abuse.
  2. Discuss how to create a treatment plan.
  3. Explore how family and community support improves outcomes.
  4. Discuss service coordination.
  5. Understand how the DSM-5 is organized.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

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Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who continue to improve their direct care knowledge and competency.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 853543
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Last Updated: July 28, 2025
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
Updated July 28, 2025
This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who continue to improve their direct care knowledge and competency.
Add to cart $19.00
  • CE Hours 2 hours
  • CEBroker Course ID 853543