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Addiction Counseling and Social Services Behavioral Technicians

Advocating for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Client

Leesa M. Robertson
Roger K. Crutchfield
2 hours

This course will explain the importance of advocacy for mental health and addiction services better to prepare master’s level counselors and other professionals to reach and work with clients.

We will explore ways to:

  • help erase the remaining stigma surrounding mental health
  • suggest improvements or changes
  • lobby your representatives on mental health issues
  • participate in fun events

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Define advocacy and explain the importance of getting involved and making positive changes.
  2. Discuss the barriers to treatment for mental health and alcohol and other drugs.
  3. Define the groups responsible for advocating in this industry.
  4. Identify ways to advocate.

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.

Roger K. Crutchfield, CAC

Mr. Crutchfield is a certified alcohol and drug counselor who has over 15 years of experience working with substance abuse issues. He is certified in both Georgia and Florida.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master’s level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals suffering from excessive worry in the wake of situational stressors.
  • 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 [email protected].
  • CEBroker Course ID: 876581
  • Credit Hours: 2
Leesa M. Robertson
Roger K. Crutchfield
2 hours
This course is designed for master’s level counselors and social workers, addiction professionals, and nurses who work with individuals suffering from excessive worry in the wake of situational stressors.
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