SHS 227 - Assessment and Case Management in Addiction

5.0 Credits
Overview of screening, assessment, ASAM and DSM 5 addictions diagnosis. Training in SBIRT, clinical documentation, record-keeping, funding requirements, utilization review, and mandates applicable to addiction treatment.
Prerequisite SHS 104, SHS 114, SHS 218, and SHS 121.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe and demonstrate understanding of the initial assessment process, including SBIRT, screening, assessment, interviewing skills, diagnosis, and person-centered treatment planning.
Locate and describe related federal and state laws and behavioral health organization regulations regarding confidentiality, client care standards, documentation of treatment events, progress, and outcomes.
Describe the symptoms of addiction according to the DSM 5 and ASAM.
Demonstrate ability to determine placement criteria for accurate level of care.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to assess client’s readiness for change and to reassess level of motivation throughout treatment.
Describe, based on assessed client needs, the ability to provide appropriate referrals for treatment and other services.