101062: Substance Abuse: Administrative Issues in Outpatient Treatment

About the Course:

This TIP, Substance Abuse: Administrative Issues in Outpatient Treatment, was written to help administrators work in the changing environment in which outpatient treatment programs operate. The TIP provides basic information about running an outpatient treatment program, including policy issues and guidelines, guidelines for staffing, and staff supervision. Pages covered are 27-51.

Journal/Publisher:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Publication Date:

2006

Author

SAMHSA

About the Authors:

Substance Abuse: Administrative Issues in Outpatient Treatment was published as Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 46 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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 managing human resources in an outpatient treatment program. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify recommended staffing guidelines for an outpatient treatment program.

2. Explain the process of selecting and supervising clinical staff.

3. Describe factors to consider in training, motivating, and retaining staff members.