With approval from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services of North Carolina’s Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver, all licensed behavioral health clinicians contracted with an LME/MCO and/or a Standard Plan to provide assessment or evaluation services who identify a substance use diagnosis as a part of a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment/Diagnostic Assessment must utilize ASAM Criteria to guide treatment recommendations. Additionally, SUD clinical policies and licensure rules will be revised or created to meet The ASAM Criteria 2013 edition of the manual in support of the waiver. LME/MCO and Division of Health Services Regulation staff will require training in ASAM to provide their contract oversight and regulatory roles, respectively.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Behavioral health clinicians in North Carolina contracted with LME/MCO or Standard Plans
LME/MCO contract oversight staff
DHB, DSOHF, DHSR, DPH, DSS regulatory staff
ASAM Criteria Training: Comprehensive Assessment and Level of Care Determination
Two Day Training: This training provides a comprehensive overview of The ASAM Criteria (2013 edition) and equips behavioral health professionals with the skills necessary to apply it effectively in clinical assessment, level of care determination, and treatment planning. The program is designed for clinicians, care managers, and other behavioral health providers working in settings where substance use and co-occurring behavioral health disorders are addressed. Participants will explore the clinical philosophy and development of the ASAM Criteria, with an emphasis on individualized, multidimensional assessment and patient-centered care. The training includes interactive case studies, decision-making exercises, and practical strategies for integrating the ASAM Criteria into real-world practice.
Fall Training Dates: October 21-22, 2025
November 10-11,2025
December 15-16 2025
Registration Closing Date: October 3, 2025
October 27, 2025
December 1, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
ASAM Registration Fee: $250
Refunds will be issued up to 2 weeks before the training date. No refunds will be issued after that time.
Contact Hours: 13 SS
All participants will receive a training materials that will be placed in their BHS account.
Presenters:
Brittany Greene
Shalisa Clifton
Continuing Education Statements Full attendance is required to receive credit; no partial credit will be given.
NBCC: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The successful completion of this training qualifies for up to 13 contact hours.
This course has been submitted to the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for up to 13 SS contact hours.
