Assessment in the Therapeutic Process

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants completing this course will be able to:

1) Identify at least three reasons assessment is critical to the therapeutic process.

2) Describe how to use the Crosscutting Questionnaire

3) Gain understanding of Medical Necessity and how assessment aids in supporting it.

4) Attain a list of resources for assessments to assess and track progress.

5) Be able to use the information in this course to improve patient care and patient outcomes.

PROGRAM LECTURE SCHEDULE

8:20 Check in and registration

8:30 Introductions

8:45 Importance of assessment in therapeutic process

9:00 Medical necessity

9:15 Cross cutting assessments and diagnosing

9:45 PAI, OQ 42, other assessment tools

10:15 Q & A

INSTRUCTORS

Roberta Bogle, MS, LPC-S, ICCS, CCMHC, LAC, BC-TMH. Roberta has served as the clinical director of The Center for Counseling & Wellness since it opened in 2011. Prior to that she has presented workshops and provided supervision in various venues for over 30 years. Roberta has worked in corporate environments training operation teams and management, in residential rehabilitation facilities providing counseling and supervision, and in out-patient mental health clinics overseeing the recruitment, training and development of counselors and staff. She is trained in EMDR, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Tele mental health, Prepare Enrich, Gottman Level II, and holds licensure in mental health and addictions in Ohio and South Carolina. Roberta has a passion to help individuals grow whether as a client, supervisee, staff member, or colleague. The Center welcomes the community to learn and grow together.

Julie Hartman, MS, LPC, CCMHC, NCC. Julie is licensed in Louisiana and South Carolina. Julie has worked in community centers and private practice. She has taught graduate level classes at Capella University and supervised master level interns during her doctoral program. Julie has presented at the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Conferences. She is trained in EMDR, Prepare Enrich, and Tele mental health. Julie thrives on helping individuals work through trauma and life transitions with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy.

Every instructor is either a compensated employee or independent contractor of The Center.

SPONSOR

The Center for Counseling & Wellness (The Center) is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to serving the needs of the local community. Neither The Center nor any instructor has a material or other financial relationship with any health care-related business that may be mentioned in an educational program. If The Center were ever to use an instructor who had a material or other financial relationship with an entity mentioned in an educational program, that relationship would be disclosed at the beginning of the program. The Center takes all steps to ensure that all relevant program decisions are made free of the control of a commercial interest as defined in applicable regulatory policies, standard, and guidelines. The Center’s address and other contact information follows: 110 Ye Olde Kings Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, SC Customer service: 1-843-663-0770 Fax: 843-663-0772 E-Mail: admin@thecenter4counseling.com; website, www.thecenter4counseling.com Tax Identification Number 45-3110009. Education expenses (including enrollment fees, books, tapes, travel costs) may be deductible if they improve or maintain professional skills. Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.162-5. Recording of the seminar, or any portion, by any means is strictly prohibited. The Center’s liability to any registrant for any reason shall not exceed the amount of tuition paid by such registrant. For American Disability Act (ADA) accommodations or for addressing a grievance, please send the request by email to admin@thecenter4counseling.com or by fax to 843-663-0772.

ACCREDITATION

To obtain the 2 contact hours associated with this course, the health care professional will need to sign/log in, attend the course, pass the quiz, and complete the program evaluation form. At the end of the program, the health care professional successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of credit emailed to the email given at registration. This is an intermediate level course. The Center is credentialed with The South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing, and Regulation Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists approval #4542.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS

Please register early. Space is limited. Registrants cancelling up to 48 hours before a Webinar will receive a tuition refund less a $10.00 administrative fee or, if requested, a full-value voucher, good for one year, for a future Webinar. Cancellation or voucher requests must be made in writing. If a Webinar cannot be held for reasons beyond the control of the sponsor (e.g., acts of God), the registrant will receive free admission to a rescheduled Webinar or a full-value voucher, good for one year, for a future Webinar. A $30.00 service charge applies to each returned check. Nonpayment of full tuition may, at the sponsor's option, result in cancellation of CE credits issued. A $10.00 fee will be charged for the issuance of a duplicate certificate. Fees subject to change without notice.