Course Description:

This course describes case management and substance abuse treatment, particularly for clients with other disorders and conditions who require multiple services over an extended period of time or who face difficulty in gaining access to those services.  Factors that programs should consider as they implement case management or modify their current case management activities are covered.  Specific topics include interagency case management, case management for clients with special needs, models of case management with substance abuse, case management principles, the substance abuse treatment continuum, and the functions of case management.  A helpful appendix lists dimensions of practice associated with case management is included.  This course is based upon material published in SAMHSA Tip 27 and is available as an open access article.

This course on case management in the treatment of substance abuse is designed for peer support counselors, recovery residence administrators, substance abuse counselors, and paraprofessionals who want to work in substance abuse treatment. This course is appropriate for beginning level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of substance abuse case management. The course material includes a review of case management in the context of substance abuse treatment.  

Authors:  SAMHSA

Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding case management with substance abuse clients.  Specifically, a professional will:

• Describe models of case management useful for clients who abuse substances
• Identify case management considerations for special needs populations
• Recognize the functions of case management vis-à-vis the substance abuse treatment continuum

Citation:  SAMHSA Tip 27:  Comprehensive Case Management for Substance Abuse Treatment.  Retrieved from https://www.ok.gov/odmhsas/documents/TIP%2027.pdf on 7/10/17. Reviewed by TM DiDona, PhD 2018 and found to be current.  For a full list of current references, please Click Here