Advanced Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training

https://socialwork.utah.edu/certificates/substance-use-disorder-treatment-training.php

College of Social Work, Suite 319
sudc@utah.edu

The Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor Training Certificate Program is an undergraduate program dedicated to helping students develop the solid knowledge base and treatment skills necessary to assist individuals and their families affected by substance use disorders. The overarching goal of the program is to enhance the quality of substance use disorder treatment and care delivery available in the state of Utah.

• Available to all students and may be completed alongside a bachelor's degree or as a standalone certificate.

• Completion of this program fulfills the educational requirements for individuals to become licensed in the state of Utah as substance use disorder counselors.

350-hour practicum is required in final semester.

Scope of Practice

• Administer screening process by which a client is determined to need substance use disorder services which may include screening, brief intervention, and treatment referral

• Conducts assessment procedures to gather information related to an individual's strengths, weaknesses, needs, and substance use disorder symptoms for the development of a treatment plan

• Participation in the process of treatment planning including recommending specific interventions to support existing treatment goals and objectives

• Other activities as outlined in Utah Code 58-60-502(10)(b)

• Practice under general supervision of qualified mental health therapist (MHT)

• Identify substance use disorder symptoms and behaviors and co-occurring health issues

• Treatment planning for substance use disorders diagnosed by MHT

• Qualified to supervise SUDC as they gather hrs. of supervised experience.