Ethical Practice In Addiction Treatment

14 Hours: Meets BHA CAT requirement, Domestic Violence, Continuing Education, NBCC & NAADAC

Date(s):

• March 6-7, 2025
• June 16-17, 2025 (online)

Cost: $160

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Denver CARES, 155 Cherokee St, Denver, CO, Room 265

Trainer(s): Tracy Hutchinson, LPC, MAC, LAC & Thea Wessel, LPC, LAC, MAC

This training will focus on professional and ethical issues specific to the practice of addiction counseling and the treatment of co-occurring disorders. This training will build and strengthen the trainee’s knowledge of NAADAC’s Code of Ethics, and federal and state rules and regulations that are essential for safe practice. In this training, trainees will be exposed to the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act including the prohibited activities,42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA that regulate the practice of psychotherapy including addiction counseling. Trainees will learn about the important roles and activities of BHA (Behavioral Health Administration) and DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies). In this training, trainees will learn the process of certification and credentialing to legally practice in Colorado. There will be an emphasis on developing critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills. Trainees will learn about the differences between privacy and confidentiality, and exceptions to confidentiality.