Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training
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Program Contact Information
Website: https://socialwork.utah.edu/certificates/substance-use-disorder-treatment-training.php
College of Social Work, Rm 319
Phone: 801-585-1596
Email: sudc@utah.edu
Program Description
The 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.
200-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)
Program Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the SUDTTC program should visit the College of Social Work website for up-to-date information regarding prerequisite course requirements and required application materials. For more information, please visit: https://socwk.utah.edu/certificates/substance-use-disorder-treatment-training.php.