In response to the current health crisis, all trainings will be conducted on live video conference via Web-Ex. To participate you will need to be on a computer or tablet with a video camera and microphone.
Certified professionals need a reliable resource for continuing education hours (CASAC, SW, MHC, MFT). Outreach Training Institute (OTI) offers dozens of courses to help fulfill your re-credentialing needs. Each of the OTI courses have been approved by New York State OASAS for CASAC renewal and State Education Department for SW, MHC, MFT licenses.
For more information regarding our Professional Development Trainers, please view our faculty page. If you and your employer are interested in hosting a professional development training for your workplace, please review our course listings for more information.
Re-Credentialing Information
Clinical professionals can earn their re-credentialing hours by selecting various trainings from below to create their own customized 30 hour pack or by attending a series of individual Professional Development trainings.
Re-Credentialing Pricing Options
- General public: can purchase 30 hours of re-credentialing courses, to be used within a year of purchase for $550
- OTI Alum: can purchase 30 hours of re-credentialing courses, to be used within a year of purchase for $395
To register for a professional development course or a re-credentialing package, please complete our online registration form here*.
Please review our OTI Online Policy for Professional Development prior to registering.
– Free EBP Training Opportunities –
March
Clinical Supervision Foundations II (16 hours)
This course will focus on clinical supervision in substance use disorder treatment. This 16- hour classroom training is part two of the OASAS approved Clinical Supervision Foundations and fulfills the Clinical Supervision training requirement as stated in the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Scope of Practice. Participants must complete the 14 hour on-line Clinical Supervision Foundations I (CSFI) course prior to taking this course and submit their certificate at registration. If you have not taken the online Clinical Supervision Foundations I course please refer to this link: https://bit.ly/CSFI-HealthEKnowledge.This course will review the role of the supervisor, definitions of clinical supervision, models of supervision, the supervisory alliance, modalities and methods of supervision, assessment resources, performance evaluation, and counselor development.
- Dates: Mar 7, 9, 13, 14, 15, 2023
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:30pm
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute
Registration Deadline: Mar 1, 2023
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Groups in SUD Treatment (6 hours) (see note below)
Several types of groups commonly used in treatment for substance use disorders will be examined in this course including psycho-educational, cognitive-behavioral, process, support, relapse prevention, and those for medication-assisted treatment. Evidence-based models, i.e., Matrix and Seeking Safety, will be looked at more closely as examples.
- Dates: March 8 & 9, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Adelya Urmanche, PhD, Adjunct Instructor
Registration Deadline: Mar 2, 2023
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Ethical Dilemmas in the Provision of Substance Use Disorder Services (3 hours)
Clinicians who provide substance use disorder services can be presented with ethical dilemmas which also might have legal, clinical and/or risk dimensions. We will discuss scenarios – some which have arisen with the increase of telehealth and harm reduction services – which can have some (or all) of these considerations. Guidelines to assist with ethical decision-making will also be presented.
- Date: Mar 9, 2023
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Trainer: Kevin Wadalavage, MA, LMHC, CASAC II, MAC, Training & Quality Consultant, Outreach Development Corporation
Registration Deadline: Mar 2, 2023
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Relapse Prevention Group Counseling (3 hours)
In this course, participants will learn to facilitate cognitive behavioral groups for relapse prevention.
- Date: Mar 16, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Matthew Neebe, LMSW, Adjunct Instructor
Registration Deadline: Mar 10, 2023
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Developments in the Field of Substance Abuse: 2022-23 (3 hours)
This presentation will provide a wide-ranging update to substance abuse service providers who work in clinical, supervisory and/or administrative roles. Areas covered include developments in treatment, research, drug trends, funding, legal & regulatory issues and professional development
- Date: Mar 20, 2023
- Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Trainer: Kevin Wadalavage, MA, LMHC, CASAC II, MAC, Training & Quality Consultant, Outreach Development Corporation
Registration Deadline: Mar 13, 2023
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Seeking Safety Refresher and Cultural Adaptations (3 hours; Outreach Staff only)
This course will provide a brief review of the structure, content and process of Seeking Safety therapy, provide a space for facilitators to compare notes and experiences with the delivery of the method, and address ways that the program can be adapted to different cultural groups.
Pre-requisite: 6 hour Seeking Safety course
- Date: Mar 21, 2023
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute
Registration Deadline: Mar 14, 2023
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Working with Families and Significant Others in SUD Treatment (12 hours)
This course will provide knowledge on a systemic, relational, and culturally sensitive framework for engaging families impacted by substance use disorder. Family involvement increases the effectiveness of substance use treatment, and yet few service providers working in the field of substance abuse treatment have had access to training in family therapy. Providers trained in key principles and techniques of family therapy will be better able to provide “family friendly” therapeutic support to clients, thereby increasing the effectiveness of their services.
- Dates: March 29, 30, April 18 & 19, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Kim Sumner-Mayer, PhD, LMFT, Adjunct Instructor
Registration Deadline: Mar 22, 2023
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April
Integrated Care (9 hours)
This course will examine the physical and mental health conditions that commonly co-occur with substance use disorders and address how and why an integrated approach is vital.
- Dates: April 20, 25 & 26, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainers: Tim Cheslik, CASAC, DPM, and Desiree Hamilton, LMHC, Adjunct Instructors
Registration Deadline: Apr 13, 2023
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Medication Assisted Treatment (3 hours)
The increasing emphasis and use of medication in the treatment of substance use disorders necessitates the treatment professional developing some familiarity with the variety of medications currently available. This presentation will review these various medications as well as concurrent clinical issues which might arise for the non-prescribing clinician who seeks to support medication assisted treatment.
- Date: April 27, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Andre Toussaint, PhD, Adjunct Instructor
Registration Deadline: April 20, 2023
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May
Age as a Cultural Variable: Understanding Generational Differences (3 hours)
This course will explore how age functions as cultural variable and affects a broad range of attitudes, beliefs, values, language, customs and more. Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z will be examined. Understanding generational differences will facilitate greater cultural competency in counseling and other interpersonal endeavors.
- Date: May 9, 2023
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute
Registration Deadline: May 2, 2023
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Crisis Management (9 hours)
In this course, participants learn how to help clients cope with common crises that have the potential to interfere with treatment and high risk situations that can threaten lives and safety. In addition, the prevention and de-escalation of crisis situations is taught.
- Dates: May 9, 10 & 11, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Christine Toner, LMSW, Adjunct Instructor
Registration Deadline: May 2, 2023
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Cultural Competency (6 hours)
The focus of this course will be the development of cultural competence in counseling, which includes an understanding of how cultural issues impact the therapeutic relationship. The complexity of cultural identity will be explored as will the limits of one’s own cultural lens. The practice of cultural humility and cultural self -awareness will also be examined as a key aspect of cultural effectiveness. A variety of applications of cultural awareness and competence will be reviewed in the class.
- Dates: May 16 & 17, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute, Outreach Development Corporation
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2023
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Cultural Competency (15 hours)
The focus of this course will be the development of cultural competence in counseling, which includes an understanding of how cultural issues impact the therapeutic relationship. The complexity of cultural identity will be explored as will the limits of one’s own cultural lens. The practice of cultural humility and cultural self -awareness will also be examined as a key aspect of cultural effectiveness. A variety of applications of cultural awareness and competence will be reviewed in the class.
- Dates: May 16, 17, 18, 30, & 31, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute, Outreach Development Corporation
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2023
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Working with the LGBTQIA Community (3 hours)
This training provides the most current information relevant to the LGBTQIA community as consumers and providers in the workplace. Participants will expand their awareness of diversity in the workplace and will explore issues impacting their clients and colleagues within the LGBTQIA community. The course will cover issues such as discrimination, and homophobia which can impact treatment outcomes for clients and job satisfaction for employees. The importance of being knowledgeable about the LGBTQIA Community and possessing the skills needed to demonstrate sensitivity when working with all members of this population will be examined. The course offers practical exercises and case studies that provide the opportunity to practice effective, sensitive interactions with members of the LGBTQ Community during the training. Participants will acquire a mastery of key concepts including birth/assigned sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Through dynamic, interactive exercises, participants will begin to understand ally ship and how LGBTQ inclusion can positively impact their workplace.
- Date: May 18, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: TBD
Registration Deadline: May 11, 2023
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Counseling Special Populations: Domestic Violence (3 Hours)
The causes, prevalence, and dynamics of domestic violence, including issues of power and control, the psychology of the victim and the impact on children, are examined in this course. Participants will learn how screen for DV, get treatment for victims and batterers, and do safety planning with victims of domestic violence.
- Date: May 23, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: TBD
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2023
Counseling Special Populations: Women (3 hours)
This course will look at issues common to women and girls with substance use disorders and apply this understanding to effective treatment, or what is referred to as gender-responsive treatment. Given that most treatment models were developed on the basis of a male psychology, significant adaptations are needed. Relational theory, a model of female psychology that incorporates biological, psychological, sociological and cultural aspects of gender, helps to develop an appropriate lens from which to view the female client. Treatment approaches that address women and girls’ needs are explored.
- Date: May 24, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: TBD
Registration Deadline: May 17, 2023
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Psychological Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (3 hours)
This course will provide an understanding for all staff members who work in substance use disorder treatment and have client contact, regardless of role. The goal of the course is to help sensitize participants to the impact trauma has on clients and how to interact with clients in a trauma-informed manner. The definition of trauma, its signs and symptoms, and its pervasive impact on individuals will be explored. Principles of trauma-informed care will be presented and participants will discuss how to apply these to their work settings.
- Date: May 25, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute, Outreach Development Corporation
Registration Deadline: May 18, 2023
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June
Identifying Mental Health Disorders (9 hours)
This introductory course will review the types of mental health disorders that commonly co-occur with substance use disorders. Signs, symptoms, and a brief overview of treatment approaches will be presented.
- Dates: June 6, 7 & 8, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Dolores Jewell, PhD, JD, Adjunct Instructor
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2023
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Screening and Lethality Assessment (3 hours)
This course will review a variety of screening instruments used for SUD’s both in case finding and in client intake. Participants will also learn how to assess clients for violence and suicide potential and appropriate steps to take in both.
- Date: June 13, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Dolores Jewell, PhD, JD, Adjunct Instructor
Registration Deadline: Jun 6, 2023
Person-Centered Treatment Planning and Clinical Documentation (12 hours)
The need for effective clinical documentation has never been greater as substance abuse treatment providers are increasingly required to provide justification of services provided by payers, and regulatory and accrediting bodies. This training will teach you to document the medical necessity of treatment and how to develop a person-centered treatment plan that accurately addresses clients’ needs and gets them engaged in their recovery process. You will learn the fundamental elements of a good treatment plan and practice using each on a sample case. How to write billable progress notes concisely will be demonstrated and practiced, so you will learn exactly what should be documented and how to avoid writing more than needed. A discharge plan and summary will be completed on the case that will demonstrate the concept of “the golden thread” in clinical documentation.
- Dates: June 22, 27, 28 & 29, 2023
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Trainer: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC Master Counselor, MAC, Director, Outreach Training Institute, Outreach Development Corporation
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2023
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Free, OASAS-Sponsored EBP Trainings
Free training for staff and peers in Brooklyn and on Long Island: OASAS-Funded State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant-Funded Training.
We have a new page now as we’re adding more training offerings! Visit https://opiny.org/sor-trainings/ for more information and to apply!
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