DESCRIPTION: The CACII Class Package is designed for mental health professionals on Pathway 2 who have (or will have) a clinical graduate degree by the time they apply for their CAC/LAC credential. This class package provides 119 contact hours of course content and covers all seven of the required classes for the Pathway 2 CACII credential including:

1. Group Counseling Skills (21.0 Contact Hours)
2. Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment (14.0 Contact Hours)
3. Motivational Interviewing (21.0 Contact Hours)
4. Pharmacology I (14.0 Contact Hours)
5. Pharmacology II (14.0 Contact Hours)
6. Principles of Addiction Treatment (21.0 Contact Hours)
7. Professional Ethics II (14.0 Contact Hours)

The classes can be completed in as little as six months or can be extended up to 12 months. NOTE: Class Packages are non-refundable, non-transferrable to another person, and must be completed within 12 months.

• CE CONTACT HOURS: 119.0 Contact Hours.
• CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 2 = Completion of a Clinical Graduate Degree (or by Time of Application).
• DISCOUNT: Buy all seven classes separately at the General Professional rate and pay $1360.00. Save 20% automatically with our Class Package and pay only $1088.00 (Provided at Check-Out).
• ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = Save an Additional 10%; Military/Veterans = Save an Additional 15%; Graduate Students = Save an Additional 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = Save an Additional 25% (Provided at Check-Out).

DESCRIPTION: The CACIII/LAC Class Package is designed for mental health professionals on Pathway 2 who have (or will have) a clinical graduate degree by the time they apply for their CAC/LAC credential. This class package provides 49 contact hours of course content and covers all three of the required classes (in addition to the CACII classes) for the Pathway 2 CACIII/LAC credential including:

1. Advanced Motivational Interviewing (14.0 Contact Hours)
2. Clinical Supervision I (21.0 Contact Hours)
3. Clinical Supervision II (14.0 Contact Hours)

The classes can be completed in as little as three months or can be extended up to 12 months. NOTE: Class Packages are non-refundable, non-transferrable to another person, and must be completed within 12 months.

• CE CONTACT HOURS: 49.0 Contact Hours.
• CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 2 = Completion of a Clinical Graduate Degree (or by Time of Application).
• DISCOUNT: Buy all three classes separately at the General Professional rate and pay $570.00. Save 20% automatically with our Class Package and pay only $456.00 (Provided at Check-Out).
• ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = Save an Additional 10%; Military/Veterans = Save an Additional 15%; Graduate Students = Save an Additional 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = Save an Additional 25% (Provided at Check-Out).

DESCRIPTION: This class of skill development in Advanced Motivational Interviewing will initially offer a brief review of the fundamental spirit, processes, and skills of MI, and then focus intensively on clinical skills development. The training is designed to assist the counselor to develop and practice skills to assist clients to identify and strengthen intrinsic motivation for positive change. This is an advanced course in Motivational Interviewing so it is expected that the participant will be able to demonstrate the foundational MI skills by conducting a client interview using the OARS + Informing and Advising, and responding to no‐change talk (Resistance or Sustaining). The format will be interactive and experiential in nature. Participants will be afforded an opportunity to obtain focused practice and will receive individualized feedback regarding their MI skills with student and trainer ratings. There will be a brief introduction to MIA‐STEP, a format for use of MI as a supervisory tool.

• DATE: September 5 and 6, 2019 (Thursday & Friday).
• TIME: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• CE CONTACT HOURS: 14.0 Contact Hours.
• CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 1 & 2 = Motivational Interviewing.
• DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = 10%; Military/Veterans = 15%; Graduate Students = 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = 25% (Provided at Check-Out).

DESCRIPTION: This training is designed to help a counselor learn the models of supervision and tools necessary to use as a standard of supervision practice. In this course, the counselor will be exposed to supervision that is tailored to the supervisee’s developmental level of experience. Ethical supervisory practices, including supervision contracts and work verification practices, will be discussed. Videotaping and feedback will assist the participant in developing a standard level of supervisory skills proficiency.

• DATE: April 3, 4, and 5, 2019 (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday).
• TIME: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• CE CONTACT HOURS: 21.0 Contact Hours.
• CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 1 & 2 = None.
• DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = 10%; Military/Veterans = 15%; Graduate Students = 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = 25% (Provided at Check-Out).

DESCRIPTION: This training is designed to help a counselor learn the models of supervision and tools necessary to use as a standard of supervision practice. In this course, the counselor will be exposed to supervision that is tailored to the supervisee’s developmental level of experience. Ethical supervisory practices, including supervision contracts and work verification practices, will be discussed. Videotaping and feedback will assist the participant in developing a standard level of supervisory skills proficiency.

• DATE: October 2, 3, and 4, 2019 (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday).
• TIME: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• CE CONTACT HOURS: 21.0 Contact Hours.
• CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 1 & 2 = None.
• DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = 10%; Military/Veterans = 15%; Graduate Students = 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = 25% (Provided at Check-Out).

DESCRIPTION: Clinical Supervision II is designed to reinforce the Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills of the supervisor through the use of the MIA:STEP process. MIA:STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency) will be utilized as a format of supervision. Specialized techniques, coaching, coding, teaching, and use of video or audio taping in supervision will be discussed. Videotaping of practice sessions may be utilized.

• DATE: May 2 and 3, 2019 (Thursday & Friday).
• TIME: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• CE CONTACT HOURS: 14.0 Contact Hours.
• CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 1 & 2 = Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Clinical Supervision I.
• DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = 10%; Military/Veterans = 15%; Graduate Students = 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = 25% (Provided at Check-Out).
  

DESCRIPTION: Clinical Supervision II is designed to reinforce the Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills of the supervisor through the use of the MIA:STEP process. MIA:STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency) will be utilized as a format of supervision. Specialized techniques, coaching, coding, teaching, and use of video or audio taping in supervision will be discussed. Videotaping of practice sessions may be utilized.

• DATE: November 7 and 8, 2019 (Thursday & Friday).
• TIME: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• CE CONTACT HOURS: 14.0 Contact Hours.CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 1 & 2 = Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Clinical Supervision I.
• DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = 10%; Military/Veterans = 15%; Graduate Students = 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = 25% (Provided at Check-Out).

DESCRIPTION: Group therapy is a powerful tool in delivering addiction treatment services. Groups have many therapeutic elements and effects that draw people into the culture of recovery. Groups provide useful information, allow one or two therapists, depending on group size, to facilitate the group process which helps a number of clients simultaneously, and provides positive peer support and pressure for recovery. This class will help the aspiring addiction counselor to understand the use of group therapy in the addiction treatment field and be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to facilitate a therapy group. The class will focus on the group process and will discuss diversity within groups as well as the many challenges a group leader may face. The class will also present models of effective group practice.

• DATE: June 5, 6, and 7, 2019 (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday).
• TIME: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• CE CONTACT HOURS: 21.0 Contact Hours.
• CE APPROVALS: DORA, NAADAC, NBCC; Applicable to CAC/LAC Credentialing.
• RECOMMENDED TEXT: Participants may find it helpful to read the Handbook for Addiction Counselors (CAC/LAC), available HERE.
  
• PREREQUISITE(S): Pathways 1 & 2 = None.
• DISCOUNTS: Groups of 3+ = 10%; Military/Veterans = 15%; Graduate Students = 20%; Noeticus Staff/Alums = 25% (Provided at Check-Out).