Understanding the Treatment System

Attendees will learn about levels of care, roles and responsibilities of various providers (i.e. therapists, case managers, recovery coaches), use of ASAM Criteria in determining levels of care, and how treatment settings/levels of care impact recovery.

• All Prevention Providers and Staff are strongly encouraged to attend this training.

• 6 MCBAP CEUs will be available

• Lunch will be available. 

Presenter, Sara L. Paxton LMSW, CAADC, CCS, Executive Director of Recovery Allies West Michigan, has extensive experience in research, development, and training delivery throughout the state. She has been approved on multiple occasions for continuing education credits through NASW, ACE, MCBAP, and medical professional boards.  Prior to becoming the Executive Director at RAWM, she had extensive experience as a clinical supervisor, trainer, and provider in multiple levels of care working in substance use and with children and families. This experience provides the base for development and implementation of trainings, along with the ability to communicate with individuals and groups with different levels of understanding regarding substance use and related issues.