100878: Therapist Selection, Training, and Supervision in a Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Treating Cocaine Addiction

About the Course:

This course addresses the supervision, training, and selection of counselors working in a cognitive-behavioral drug addiction treatment setting. Difficulties and challenges in training and supervision are discussed, and suggestions/guidelines offered for supervisors and trainers.

Author

The National Institute of Drug Abuse

About the Authors:

Therapt Manual for Drug Abuse

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about aspects of treating cocaine addiction. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain common problems encountered in supervision.

2. Assess the process of training and selection of therapists working for a CBT drug treatment program.