This event is sponsored by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Administration, Office of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, and facilitated by Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. If you have questions, please contact Annette Pepper at or call 517-374-6848.
Who Should Attend: This training is intended for clinicians, case managers and peers in the publicly funded substance use and co-occurring disorder field. It contains content appropriate for participants at the beginning and/or intermediate levels. Each training location is limited to a maximum of 40 participants.
The two day curriculum consists of an in-depth look at the theoretical foundations of the Criteria in order to effectively educate managed care entities, providers and network support staff. Participants will learn about the historical foundations of the Criteria, guiding principles, six dimensions, levels of service and continued stay, and transfer and discharge criteria. All participants will receive an in-depth training journal to guide the training experience.
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
- Review paradigm shifts and evolutions in generations of care that led to The ASAM Criteria
- Apply The ASAM Criteria’s decisional flow
- Identify and describe the six ASAM Criteria assessment dimensions
- Rate risk and severity across all dimensions
- Identify services and modalities needed, as well as treatment planning approaches
- Identify appropriate patient levels of care
- Review special populations and emerging research about addiction
- Develop strategies to overcome real-world barriers to implementing The ASAM Criteria
Community Mental Health Association is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) to sponsor educational training for professional certification. MACMHB maintains the responsibility for the program and content. Substance abuse professionals participating in this training will receive 14 (Specific) contact hours.
New Continuing Education Process:
Attendees must turn in their evaluation/attestations for the training session on the last day of the training.
Sign in and out codes are NOT required.
Carbon forms are NO longer used for certification.
Certificate Awarded: Your Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to you direction within 30 business days after verification of your attendance.
National Accreditation Rules: National Accreditation rules indicate that if you are over five (5) minutes late or depart early, you forfeit your continuing education hours for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that CMHAM must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide continuing education hours in the future. This rule will be strictly followed.
Evaluation: There will be an opportunity for each participant to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this conference was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the conference or you may contact CMHAM at 517-374-6848 or through our website at for resolution.
Severe Weather Policy: Trainings will take place as scheduled and we will not be able to refund training fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the website for scheduling delays and event updates.
About the Presenter: Scott Boyles, LAC, MINT Trainer, Senior National Training Director, Train for Change, Inc.
Scott Boyles is a licensed addiction counselor and the Senior National Training Director for Train For Change Inc. For more than three decades, he worked at all levels in the behavioral health field: as an inpatient and intensive outpatient counselor, clinical director and director. Boyles has passion and expertise in system-change approaches to support implementation and use of evidence-based practices. He has been a consultant and trainer, with a focus on the ASAM Criteria, individualized treatment planning, clinical documentation, the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change and motivational enhancement strategies for more than two decades. His consulting work has evolved from years as a clinical supervisor and includes group and individual coaching. Boyles is known for providing informative, engaging and entertaining trainings, which include practical, real-world applications.
Registration $35 PER PERSON (COST SHOWN INCLUDES COFFEE & LUNCH).
Training Locations and Overnight Accommodations:
June 11-12, 2018
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, 3575 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49684. Call 1-866-962-9653 identify themselves as members of the group with Reservation #1806SKILL to receive a $75 + $9 (resort fee) + tax/per night rate.
To register for June 11-12. 2018 CLICK HERE
June 14-15, 2018
Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center, 2424 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858. Call 989.956.0460 and mention that you are with Community Mental Health Association of MI to receive a $75 + tax/night rate.
To register for June 14-15, 2018 CLICK HERE
July 30-31, 2018
Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown, 351 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48226. Call (313) 967-0900 and mention you are with the CMHAM: Skill Building Meeting to receive a $75 + tax/night rate. Parking: valet only is available for $30 per vehicle per night with in/out privileges. Meeting attendees not staying overnight are not guaranteed parking and the prevailing daily rate will be applicable. Overnight parking rates are subject to change.
To register for July 30-31, 2018 CLICK HERE
September 10-11, 2018
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center,219 S. Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824. Call (517) 432-4000 and mention you are with Community Mental Health Association to receive a $79 + $10 parking and tax /night rate.
To register for September 10-11, 2018 Click HERE
September 13-14, 2018
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids East, 3251 Deposit Dr., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Call (616) 942-7000 and mention that you are with the Community Mental Health Association to receive a $75/rate + tax/night rate. To register for September 13-14, 2018 Click here
Severe Weather Policy: Trainings will take place as scheduled and we will not be able to refund training fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the website for scheduling delays and event updates.
Cancellation Policy: Substitutions are permitted at any time. No-shows will be billed at the full training rate. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 10 business days prior to the conference for a full refund less a $15 administrative fee. If cancellation is received less than 10 business days prior to the training, no refund will be given.