A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are Homeless
Course Overview
The Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series fulfills the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) mission to improve prevention and treatment of substance use and mental disorders by providing best practices guidance to clinicians, program administrators and payers.
This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) is for the behavioral health service provider or program administrator who wants to work more effectively with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who need, or are currently in, substance abuse or mental health treatment. The approach advocated by the TIP is integrated and is aimed at providing services to the whole person to improve quality of life in all relevant domains.
Outline:
I. Consensus Panel
II. What is a TIP?
III. Foreword
IV. How This TIP is organized
V. Part 1: Practical guide for the provision of behavioral health services
VI. Part 1, Chapter 1
VII. Part 1, Chapter 2
VIII. Part 2: An implementation guide for behavioral health program administrators
IX. Part 2, Chapter 1
X. Part 2, Chapter 2
XI. Appendices
XII. Index
XIII. Exhibits
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Objectives
- Understand and know how to utilize resources for homelessness in your community.
- Provide integrated, more effective services to people who are homeless.
- Understand the significance of cultural competence in your work with people who are homeless and experience substance use and mental disorders.
- Influence the understanding of others in your community regarding the interrelationship of homelessness, substance abuse and mental illness.
"This was extremely comprehensive and beneficial. I've never had such an in-depth and tangible training on better improving organizational and therapeutic supports of clients experiences a lack of housing."
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Approvals & accreditation
AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 18 credentials.