Addiction Counseling Education and Training

OASAS Approved CASAC 350 Hours

Welcome to Educational Enhancement CASAC Online's 350-hour education and training program. Our program (provider #0415) is approved by the Office of Addiction Supports and Services (OASAS) in New York State. Our new hybrid training program allows you to complete the required hours in under 4 months. Upon completing this hybrid training program, you will have satisfied the requirements to receive a CASAC-T certificate, allowing you to begin gaining work experience hours in the field. With the competitive market for counselors and mental health providers, your CASAC-T Certification paves the way for you to start working there. Your work in the field strongly reflects the knowledge you gained while completing the 350-hour certificate course. Your work as a CASAC-T allows you to provide direct client-centered care in an accredited NYS substance use treatment program. Once you have fulfilled all requirements for the CASAC credential, OASAS will provide you with the esteemed CASAC certification.

$4,000.00 USD

3 payments/ CASAC 350 Hours

Make 3 easy payments and begin your journey to becoming a substance use counselor in NYS. This training provides you with the complete education and training as required by NYS OASAS, so you can receive your CASAC-T and begin gaining the work experience you will need to become a CASAC.

3 payments of 1400.00

NYS OASAS 350 Hours Hybrid Education and Training Approved Provider #0415

Welcome to Educational Enhancement CASAC Online's 350-hour education and training program. Our program (provider #0415) is approved by the Office of Addiction Supports and Services (OASAS) in New York State. With our new hybrid training program, you can complete the required hours in under 4 months. Upon completing this hybrid training program, you will have satisfied the requirements to receive a CASAC-T certificate, allowing you to begin gaining work experience hours in the field. With the competitive market for counselors and mental health providers, your CASAC-T Certification paves the way for you to begin working in the field. Your work in the field strongly reflects the knowledge you gained while completing the 350-hour certificate course. Your work as a CASAC-T allows you to provide direct client-centered care in an accredited NYS substance use treatment program. Once you have fulfilled all requirements for the CASAC credential, OASAS will provide you with the esteemed CASAC certification.

6 monthly payments of $667.00 USD

Georgia 300 CADC 1 or 2 Approved Educational Hours

This training includes the 300 education hours approved by the ADACBGA for you to begin working towards receiving your CADC 1 or 2 drug counseling credential. By completing this training, you can start your clinical supervision and work experience hours needed to receive the ADACBGA CADC 1 or 2 credential. This training will also prepare you for passing the Ic & RC examination. Don't hesitate. Start working towards helping the people in our communities struggling with substance use disorder.

$3,000.00 USD

3 Tier Payment Plan -Georgia CADC 1 or 2 Education 300-hour

This training includes the 300 education hours approved by the ADACBGA for you to begin working towards receiving your CADC 1 or 2 drug counseling credential. By completing this training, you can start your clinical supervision and work experience hours needed to receive the ADACBGA CADC 1 or 2 credential. This training will also prepare you for passing the Ic & RC examination. Don't hesitate. Buy this 3-tier payment offer today. Make 3 equal payments of $1067.00: 1st payment: Due on registration 2nd payment must be 30 days from the registration date 3rd payment is 60 days from the registration date Please help the people in our communities struggling with substance use disorder.

3 monthly payments of $1,067.00 USD

6 Tier Payment Plan: Georgia 300 Approved CADC 1 or 2 Educational Hours

This training includes the 300 education hours approved by the ADACBGA for you to begin working towards receiving your CADC 1 or 2 drug counseling credential. By completing this training, you can start your clinical supervision and work experience hours needed to receive the ADACBGA CADC 1 or 2 credential. This training will also prepare you for passing the Ic & RC examination. This offer is for our 6 equal payments of $558.00. Your first payment is due on your registration date and every 30 days for 5 more months. Don't hesitate. Start working towards helping the people in our communities struggling with substance use disorder.

6 monthly payments of $558.00 USD

OASAS approved CASAC Section I (85 Clock Hours)

In this training, you will get 85 clock hours of training applicable to your initial 350 hours CASAC credential. This training is approved by OASAS provider # 0415. 85 clock hours applicable to: CASAC initial and renewal-OASAS provider # 0415 Eighty-five clock hours related to knowledge of alcohol and substance use disorders and diagnosis. • The disease concept. • Pharmacology and the physical aspects of addiction on the brain and body. • Signs, symptoms, signals, and more... What distinguishes Educational Enhancement from others is that we are an OASAS Certified Education Training Program the courses have been approved by OASAS, thereby satisfying the educational requirements for state certification. With the competitive market for counselors and mental health providers, your CASAC Certification will pave the way for direct patient care and supervisory positions in substance abuse and addiction. Taking this approved CASAC Section 1 training starts you on your journey to credentialing.

$1,150.00 USD

OASAS approved CASAC Section II (150 Clock Hours)

150 clock hours related to Alcohol and Substance Use Counseling includes foundational counseling skills for individual and group sessions. Section II provides an in-depth understanding of the theories and practices of individual, family, and group counseling for substance use disorders, cultural competence, and much more.

$1,950.00 USD

OASAS approved CASAC Section III (70 Clock Hours)

CASAC SECTION 3 70 clock hours related to Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; Case Management; Patient, Family, and Community Education, and much more.

$950.00 USD

OASAS approved CASAC Section IV (45 Clock Hours)

Forty-five clock hours of course work related to professional ethics and ethical decision-making, professional development, and the ability to identify and address personal/professional and organizational strengths and limitations; the ability to identify and use sources of supervision and consultation; client-counselor relationships, and counselor wellness.

$500.00 USD

Basic Knowledge (27 Hours)

In this training you will be introduced to the history and evolution of substance use, diagnosis, and treatment; the effects of ATOD ingestion on the brain and body; the signs and symptoms of substance use including intoxication, tolerance and withdrawal; and the physical, psychological, and pharmacological effects of alcohol and substance use.

$350.00 USD

Overview of Addiction (28 Hours)

This training will discuss the terms and concepts related to theory, research, practice, and faith-based treatment approaches. The basic concepts of social, political, economic, and cultural systems impact drug-taking activity. The continuum of addiction services, prevention, treatment, recovery, and appropriate levels of interventions and care. And more...

$364.00 USD

Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches (14 Hours)

After you’ve completed this training program, you will have an overview of specific treatment approaches, such as Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Medication-supported recovery (methadone and buprenorphine), Prevention and education, Sober living, and Harm reduction and more...

$182.00 USD

Treatment Planning in Substance Use Counseling (15 hours)

This course will provide a thorough description of treatment plan development, establishing short-term, concrete, reachable goals & objectives that help move your client forward in treatment and their recovery journey. This course also details how to create a needs list and the importance of the bio-psychosocial in informing that list. Lastly, this course will help you establish rapport and create a trusting treatment alliance that enables collaboration between your client and you in formulating the treatment plan. You will receive 15 hours from participating in and completing this addiction counselor training.

$150.00 USD

Crisis Management (10 Credit hours)

Upon completion of the CASAC training - Crisis Management, you will have increased your knowledge of appropriate responses and care for persons experiencing a mental health crisis, ranging from short-term intervention to emergency management of a life-threatening situation and its impact on recovery. The course will also cover other specific areas in crisis management such as utilizing crisis intervention techniques associated with overdose and acute withdrawal symptoms as well as utilizing crisis situations to facilitate the recovery process.

$130.00 USD

Confidentiality and Legal Issues (9 Hours)

Confidentiality and Legal Issues 9 hours applicable to: CASAC initial and renewal-OASAS provider # 0415NAADAC approved education provider #254148 In this training, you will learn why confidentiality in substance abuse treatment is governed by federal HIPPA regulations and 42 CFR Part 2. These articles document the limited circumstances when an individual’s drug or alcohol treatment may be disclosed without the individual’s consent. In this training, you will know the purpose of confidentiality and support, when you can break these rules, and the information needed to release consent.

$110.00 USD

Introduction to Diagnostic Criteria (6 Hours)

Learn or refresh your screening and assessment knowledge and skills by understanding the diagnostic tools used by substance use counselors daily to determine whether a SUD is present and the extent of its severity. Introduction to Diagnostic Criteria identifies various screening and assessment tools, including the current DSM-5, the ICD, the ASI, and many other diagnostic tools.

$80.00 USD

Knowledge of the 12 Steps and Mutual Aid (4 hours)

This course will uncover the historical overview of the self-help movement, present-day functioning, and the use of self-help and other recovery options as support systems for maintaining a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle through twelve-step fellowships. We will also identify other mutual aid fellowships, such as SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, and other sober fellowships. 4 Credit Hours

$55.00 USD

Toxicology Testing / Screening (3 Hours)

After completing this training program, you will understand why toxicology testing is called the science of addiction treatment. The course introduces the basic concepts of toxicology screening options, limitations, and legal implications, reporting language, toxicology myths, the meaning of toxicology reports, the devices, and other creative ways designed to beat the drug test.

$45.00 USD

Foundations of Counseling (20 Hours)

This course will explore what counseling is, who is a counselor, and what is known about changing behavior in both individual and group settings. The course will focus on a variety of counseling approaches, the therapeutic relationship, legal and ethical issues, and the realities of therapeutic practice. Skills and techniques of counseling, crisis intervention, and group therapy will be discussed as part of the concept of professional practice.

$260.00 USD

Professional Development (4 Hours)

Professional Development (4 Clock Hours) 4 clock hours applicable to:CASAC initial and renewal-OASAS provider # 0415 As NAADAC suggests, “professional development refers to acquiring skills and knowledge both for personal development and career advancement. Educational Enhancement is here to help you sore in the field. In this Profesional Development training, you will gain the skills, understanding, and confidence you need in creating your path toward creating, developing, and achieving your career goals. This course will provide the knowledge and skills that meet an addictions counselor's obligations to adhere to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing professional development. Not only will you learn the importance of continuing education and professional development, but the training will allow you to gain the knowledge and skills for the administrative, clinical, and evaluative process of monitoring, assessing, and enhancing your clinical performance specific to the treatment of use disorder. Upon completing this training, you will receive 4 hours which apply to fulfillments toward OASAS initial CASAC and renewal applicants and renewal for states that accept NAADAC-approved educational providers.

$50.00 USD

Individual Counseling (20 Clock Hours)

In Individual Counseling, you will be introduced to the addiction counseling profession. You'll explore the profession's history, philosophy, and theoretical foundations and the scope of practice, credentialing, and other professional issues. This course focuses on students as future substance use counselors, and students receive an overview of the mental health counseling program, the profession, and professional competencies.

$260.00 USD

Introduction to Group Counseling (30 Hours)

Intro to Group Counseling 30 clock hours applicable to: CASAC renewal-OASAS approved education provider # 0415NAADAC approved education provider #254148 In this training, you will explore the functions of group counseling when meeting client needs, emphasizing the theory and principles of the group process and the development of group skills in a group counseling experience. The group counseling in substance use treatment course focuses on group leadership skills and styles and the 4 main types of group counseling.

$390.00 USD

Integrated Care (10 Credit Hours)

In this addiction counselor online training you will gain the knowledge of how to best serve your clients with common medical issues and health consequences which occur due to substance use disorders. The medical issues covered include diabetes, heart disease, and cirrhosis. The training will also dive deep into other effects substance use has on the body, including HIV and AIDS, STDs, TB, Hepatitis B and C, and other infectious diseases. An emphasis will also be placed on harm reduction and prevention.

$130.00 USD

Special Populations / Cultural Competence (25 Hours)

Special Populations / Cultural Competence (25 Clock Hours)25 clock hours applicable to: CASAC initial and renewal-OASAS provider # 0415NAADAC approved education provider #254148 This training offered by Educational Enhancement proposes strategies to engage clients of diverse racial and ethnic groups in treatment. Culture is a primary force in the creation of a person’s identity. Culturally competent counselors can better understand and respect their clients’ identities and cultural ways of life. Upon completing this training, you will confidently build rapport with your treatment programs' diverse populations. This training will help assure that you provide culturally proficient counseling skills and the ability to understand, communicate with, and interact with people across special populations and diverse cultures. Learn how to assess your self-awareness, worldview, and attitude toward the populations you serve while gaining knowledge of different cultural responses to alcohol and substance use disorders and much more. This course proposes strategies to engage clients of diverse racial, ethnic, and special population groups (with very different life experiences, values, and traditions) in treatment. The major racial and ethnic groups in the United States covered in this course are African Americans, Asian Americans (including Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders), Latinos, Native Americans (i.e., Alaska Natives and American Indians), and White Americans.

$325.00 USD

Recurrence of Symptoms / Relapse Prevention (15 Credit Hours)

Receive 15 Credit Hours and gain an understanding of relapse prevention and reoccurrence. You'll gain knowledge of : substance use and how it affects relapse symptoms recognizing client manifestations of relapse educating the client in understanding their individual relapse symptoms relapse processes, including prevention planning Risk factors associated with dynamics of relapse symptoms Educational Enhancement is an approved OASAS and NAADAC Education Provider.

$225.00 USD

Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation (24 Hours)

Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation (OASAS CASAC Section 3)24 hours applicable to: CASAC initial and renewal: OASAS approved education provider # 0415NAADAC approved education provider #254148 Substance use disorders are commonly seen in patients in medical practices and are frequently comorbid with other medical and psychiatric disorders. Considerable societal stigma exists toward patients with addictive disorders; healthcare providers also have negative attitudes toward these patients. The identification, assessment, and referral for treatment of patients are strongly influenced by physician attitudes and life experiences with personal, family, or prior patients' substance use. Practical tools and strategies help clinicians recognize the physiologic and behavioral red flags of addiction and elicit a substance use history in a nonjudgmental manner, so they can make the appropriate diagnosis and develop a patient-specific plan for treatment and referral. Client motivation and commitment to treatment begin with the assessment and diagnostic phase at intake. Participants in this class will learn the components of the clinical assessment, including the use of a biopsychosocial interview, the use of screening and clinical assessment instruments, the creation of a problem list, assessing the risk of self-harm, the identification of cultural needs and supports, trauma screening, determining the state of readiness for change, client strengths and how this information translates to the treatment plan. This addiction counselor training course addresses the requirements for drug and alcohol screening and assessment of adults and adolescents. In this addiction counselor training program, you will be required to understand the components of each tool, emergent care issues, screening options, level of care determination, interviewing techniques, and a review of the DSM-V Criteria for Substance Use Disorders. You will learn the differences between a screening and an assessment, the key components of a thorough assessment, and develop the skills necessary for effective screening & assessment…

$315.00 USD

Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping, and Discharge Planning (24 Credit Hours)

Treatment planning is an integral part of the therapeutic process for individuals and the families that we serve. The treatment plans you write serve as roadmaps for the clients' recovery while in your care. In this addiction counselor training course, you will learn how to write patient-centered treatment plans and document all client interactions in clear and concise notes. The course also includes the proper procedure for preparing your clients for discharge…

$315.00 USD

Patient, Family, and Community Education and Prevention (10 Hours)

Patient, Family, and Community Education and Prevention 10 clock hours applicable to:CASAC initial and renewal-OASAS provider # 0415 Presentation utilizing cultural and age-appropriate training techniques that address providing relevant information about substance use disorders and related problems to patients, families, & communities to encourage wellness and increase understanding of addiction. Objectives Presentation and training techniques address and support substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery. Knowledge of the connection of the theories and models of Substance Use Disorder and Gambling prevention to current best practices, including OASAS' Risk & Protection Framework SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework, model programs, and environmental strategies. Knowledge of the importance of life skills in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders Receive 10 hours for the completion of this addiction counselor training. This training course only applies to initial CASAC and CASAC renewal applicants in NYS. Educational Enhancement is an approved OASAS and NAADAC Education Provider.

$130.00 USD

Prevention and Education in Substance Use Treatment (16 Hours)

This course will explore drug use in modern society. Issues related to drug use's social, cultural, political, and economic impact will be discussed. There also will be an emphasis on prevention, treatment, and effective educational techniques of various practice settings and target populations. Various types of drugs and their effects will be addressed in health education and prevention. Students will investigate constructs in their lives with a sense of purpose and self-responsibility and apply course content in their environment. You will receive 16 hours for participation and completion of this training. Educational Enhancement is an approved OASAS and NAADAC Education Provider.

$160.00 USD

Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination (12 Hours)

This course aims to teach you the importance of Case Management, Service Coordination, and Referral. As an addiction counselor, it is vital for you to collaborate with people from other fields who may help your client achieve sobriety. Your clients need referrals and support to receive the services necessary to function in society. This is important to improving treatment effectiveness because clients have a higher chance of succeeding when their needs are met along the way. In this substance use counselor training, you will explore the benefits of case management and explain its importance to your skillset as an aspiring clinician.

$160.00 USD

Counselor-Client Relationships (16 Hours)

Counselor-Client Relationships (16 Credit Hours) In this self-directed online addiction counselor training, you will receive knowledge of the therapeutic alliance as a unique relationship between counselor and client, integrating basic counseling skills, critical thinking, ethical standards, and professional responsibilities to the client. You also understand why staying consistent in the professional role at all times, both with colleague and client interactions and in professional and community settings. After you’ve completed the Counselor–Client Relationships training program, you will have gained knowledge of the therapeutic alliance as a unique relationship between counselor and client, integrating basic counseling skills, critical thinking, ethical standards, and professional responsibilities to the patient. Topics include but are not limited to transference and countertransference, self-disclosure, clinical boundaries, sexual harassment, self-awareness, and more… You will receive 16 hours for participation and completion of this training.

$210.00 USD

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING (9 CREDIT HOURS)

Health care professionals follow a code of ethics that identifies expected behavioral norms, rules, boundaries, standards, and shared ethical principles. A code of conduct for substance abuse counselors offers guidance on handling tricky situations and appropriately supporting clients from intake to recovery. In this training, you will learn to make ethical decisions and understand workplace ethics, and the ethics of social media and technology.

$108.00 USD

Counselor Wellness (5 Hours)

The realities of on-the-job stressors are present in almost every occupation, which means the signs of job burnout are equally present. They can significantly impact how well mental health professionals can do their jobs. However, for healthcare professionals, on-the-job performance is directly related to health outcomes for their patients, and diminished or impaired performance is a considerable liability. Counselors, in particular, need to be aware of their reactions to on-the-job stress and the associated impacts of counselor burnout. This training will help you develop an understanding of compassion fatigue, burnout, vicarious traumatization, and other job-related stresses, including the impact of clients’ high-risk behaviors despite treatment interventions.

$60.00 USD

Understanding Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Populations

Understanding Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Populations Our youth need educated professionals who can speak with them about the stress, confusion, and anger their transition into adulthood causes, especially when compounded with racial inequality, sexual minority stress, gender nonconformity, intimate partner violence, or gang affiliations. This premier TAY training program provides behavioral health professionals and organizations skills, evidence-based practices, and resources to empower youth as they transition into adulthood. Understanding TAY Populations training offers Transitional Age Youth (TAY) service providers the unique skills and practice needed to effectively work with the TAY population.

$125.00 USD

Theories of Human Growth and Development -(OASAS Section 2)

Theories of Human Growth and Development -(OASAS Section 2) 10 credit hours applicable to: CASAC initial and renewal-OASAS provider # 0415NAADAC approved education provider #254148 This 10-hour training provides practical strategies based on theories of human development for working with clients with a use disorder. Understanding these theories will help clinicians recognize stages of recovery and better select appropriate interventions for the proper stage of change. Some of the topics related to human development and use disorders covered in this course include the following: developmental deficits and developmental arrest in recovering clients, delayed reactions to sexual abuse and other childhood trauma, Stages of recovery, developmental issues in the professional’s life, multi-problem families with a multigenerational use disorder history. Applying these developmental strategies to work with persons with use disorders will significantly improve communication, rapport, and the client-counselor relationship, ultimately leading to more positive long-term recovery outcomes.

$130.00 USD

Harm Reduction (6 Hours)

Harm reduction is a public health approach that offers practical strategies and realistic options for people who use drugs. It acknowledges that drug use will never be eliminated and seeks to reduce the harms associated with drug use and the discrimination against people who use drugs. This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to work with people who use drugs through a harm reduction lens. In this training, you’ll learn the core principles of harm reduction and how it can build connections with people who use drugs and people engaged in sex work. You’ll learn to listen without judgment, create space for honest dialogue, and develop trust and openness. With that foundation established, you'll learn effective strategies to support people who use drugs. You will receive 6 hours for participation and completion of this training. Educational Enhancement is an approved OASAS and NAADAC Education Provider.

$75.00 USD

Documentation and Record Keeping (6 Hours)

If you don’t document it never happened! This course will cover the importance of record keeping and how to write and communicate clinically with peers and other professionals. Clinicians will learn how to write client-centered notes that contain coherent and relevant documentation. The class will review the seriousness of documenting from a legal and ethical point of view. The training describes the core services every OTP should offer, the enhanced services available on-site or through links with community-based services, and the outpatient recovery process. You will receive 6 for participation and completion of this training.

$75.00 USD

Counselor Ethics (15 Hours)

This course covers professional ethics for social workers, addiction counselors, and criminal justice system members. It uses many sources of information and draws heavily on existing ethical codes of the addiction treatment and social work professions. We discuss the practical application of ethical principles to situations faced by addiction counselors and social workers daily. We consider all the meaningful relationships of a counselor: the counselor-client relationship, the counselor-employer relationship, and the relationships between counselors and other professionals. We also consider counselors’ ethical obligations to society and ethical considerations for counselors who teach, publish, consult, advertise, refer, or conduct research. This course details the guidelines of ethics, confidentiality, and boundaries for substance abuse counselors from several resources specific to alcohol and drug counselors. This course also reviews the most essential and universal principles of health care ethics while highlighting how to effectively resolve the ethical dilemmas that may arise while delivering care to individuals in need. You will receive 15 CASAC hours for participation and completion of this training. Educational Enhancement is an approved OASAS and NAADAC Education Provider.