Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Treatment for Substance Use and Mental Health
This three-hour continuing education course prepares licensed mental health professionals to identify, assess, and treat clients presenting with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders using an integrated treatment framework. Drawing on SAMHSA TIP 42, IDDT research, and current DSM-5-TR criteria, participants develop competencies in differential diagnosis, motivational interviewing, CBT adaptations, MAT coordination, harm reduction, and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality. (Approximately 19,500 words.)
3
CE Hours
5
Modules
17
Quiz Questions
1
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Describe the prevalence of co-occurring disorders using current SAMHSA NSDUH epidemiological data and explain the shared vulnerability model versus the self-medication hypothesis.
- Differentiate substance-induced mental health symptoms from independent psychiatric disorders and apply DSM-5-TR criteria to common co-occurring presentations.
- Select and administer appropriate screening instruments (AUDIT-C, DAST-10, PHQ-9, PCL-5, MINI) and integrate findings into a comprehensive COD assessment.
- Apply Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) principles and stages of change to develop person-centered treatment plans for clients with co-occurring disorders.
- Adapt motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address the bidirectional relationship between substance use and mental health symptoms.
- Identify the scope and exceptions of 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality protections and articulate the clinician's role in MAT coordination and harm reduction for COD populations.
Who it's for
Licensed mental health professionals (LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, NCCs) seeking to build competency in integrated assessment and treatment for clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 3 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.