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ASAM Criteria and the Role of Behavioral Therapies
Understanding behavioral therapies used in the ASAM levels of care is essential for substance abuse and mental health counselors because these evidence-based approaches provide structured, individualized care for clients struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Behavioral therapies help clients develop coping skills, address underlying trauma, and change harmful thought patterns that contribute to substance use. By integrating these therapies within ASAM’s framework, counselors can tailor treatment plans to meet clients’ specific needs, enhance motivation for recovery, and improve long-term outcomes. Mastery of these approaches ensures that counselors can provide effective, ethical, and client-centered care, ultimately supporting lasting recovery and mental well-being.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Define the role of behavioral therapies within the ASAM criteria for addiction treatment.
- Identify key evidence-based behavioral therapy modalities used in substance use disorder treatment.
- Explain how behavioral therapies support recovery and relapse prevention.
- Apply ASAM behavioral therapy principles to clinical case scenarios.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different behavioral therapies for diverse client needs.
Course Author
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/04/2024 – 02/04/2026. -
The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADACProvider #81892. BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming. -
The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCCBaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
State Approvals
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CCAPPProvider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider # OS-21-336-0623 -
Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCProvider Number BAP-#726. -
Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508
Information
- Relevance: The relevant audience includes substance abuse counselors and those that work in mental health who work with individuals who struggle with addictions and co-occurring disorders.
- 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].
- Credit Hours: 1
The relevant audience includes substance abuse counselors and those that work in mental health who work with individuals who struggle with addictions and co-occurring disorders.