ASAM Integration: Utilizing the ASAM 4th Edition for Level of Care Assessment, Dimensional Admissions Criteria and Transition and Continued Service Criteria
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria 4th Edition (Adult) is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for assessment, placement, treatment planning, transition and continued service criteria for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The ASAM Criteria utilizes a Level of Care and Treatment Planning assessment with updated six dimensions to form a holistic assessment, level of care recommendations and to monitor progress along the treatment continuum.
This online Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) interactive series will utilize a case study to demonstrate to participants how to utilize the revised 4th Edition for adults. Emphasis is placed on applying ASAM Criteria for in-depth assessment, proper placement, treatment planning, continued service and transition/discharge of clients. This is an overview of how to effectively understand and start to utilize the 4th Edition.
WHEN:
Every Monday, September 8 – 29, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM MDT/2:00 – 3:30 PM CDT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the series, participants will be able to:
- Classify each of the five broad ASAM Levels of Care that reflect a Continuum of Care and understand the updates of Level of Care for Adults within the 4th Edition.
- Utilizing a case study explores how to apply the Level of Care Assessment for placement into a level of care utilizing a case study to explore effective ways to implement the 4th Edition.
- Explain through a case study the updated Risk Rating methodology which is directed by Dimensional Admission Criteria.
- Recognize and discuss the two updated concepts of Transition and Continued Service Criteria.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
- Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Recovery Service providers located in HHS Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)
- Current utilization of the ASAM 3rd or 4th Edition Criteria in clinical practice
- Foundational knowledge of the ASAM Criteria
PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS:
- Attend a live 1-hour Orientation Session on September 8, 2025 at 1pm MDT/2pm CDT.
- Commit to 3-weeks of training for 1.5 hours weekly from September 15– 29, 2025
- Complete weekly self-study learning activities
- Access to appropriate technology to utilize online videoconferencing platform (i.e., an internet connection, webcam, computer/tablet, speakers, and microphone)
- Be prepared and actively engage while on camera during the scheduled series time.
FACILITATOR:
- Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC
- Michelle Padden, MSW, LMSW, CSW
THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE
The first 30 registrants will receive a waiver that covers the entire $350 cost of participation. Once the 30 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full requirements, please defer this opportunity to others.
Note: Registrants enrolled in this series are expected to attend the orientation and Week 1 sessions. If you cannot attend these sessions, you will forfeit your attendance. In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by Week 1 to be able to fully participate and be on camera during the session. This is not a webinar series and active participation is required to gain/improve skills.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
The series has been approved for a total of 8.5 contact hours (7.5 hours content instruction and one-hour orientation session) through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 8.5 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. This series applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Discharge and Continuing Care. No credit will be awarded for non-attendance or partial attendance.
The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice.
QUESTIONS:
Please contact mpattc@casat.org with questions about this series
ACCESSIBILITY:
If any accommodation is needed, please contact us at mpattc@casat.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible and preferably at least two weeks prior to the start of the series.