Thursday, May 16, 2024
5/16/2024
Addiction treatment providers knowledgeable in evidence-based practices are critically needed to address a public health crisis in the San Francisco Bay area, characterized by hazardous substance use, and related mental illness and homelessness. This project aims to expand the depth and breadth of evidence-based addiction training at Palo Alto University (PAU) by developing an educational sequence of courses and counselor training program that meets accreditation requirements of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals. PAU has an established B.S. in Psychology degree program with learning outcomes that align with training needs for addiction counselors. During the project period, we will recruit, screen and retain quality applicants for the first two cohorts of at least 25 students per year to adopt the addictions counseling emphasis as a minor and begin a one-year course of study. We will establish a network of addiction treatment programs within the local community for practicum training and field placements. The project will also create a network of addiction treatment supervisors capable of providing quality clinical supervision to students enrolled in the addiction counseling program. Data collection and performance measurement will be administered through the Tevera Clinical Training Management platform. Measures include assessment of student competencies, instructor evaluations, practicum site evaluations and distal outcomes such as student attrition, graduate rate and addiction certification. Our intent is for PAU certified addiction counselors to become effective providers, assume leadership roles and create new programs that lessen the treatment gap that exists for individuals who require access to SUD services.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
