MHS Annual Integrated Behavioral Health Conference: September 8-9, San Diego
MHS (Mental Health Systems, Inc.) 2nd Annual Southwest Regional Integrated Behavioral Health Conference is being held in San Diego at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, September 8-9 . . . more

COMP Seventh Annual Training and Educational Symposium: September 16, Los Angeles
The California Opioid Maintenance Providers (COMP) will be presenting its Seventh Annual Training and Educational Symposium at the Los Angeles Public Library, Thursday, September 16 . . . more

On-campus CE Workshops: Next up - Rapid Eye Check Program, September 18, Sacramento
The 2010 Continuing Education (CE) Workshop Series, held Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, in Sacramento. Discounts available when you sign up for . . . more

CAARR 2010 Semi-Annual Conference: September 26 - 29, Palm Springs
California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR) will hold its 2010 Semi-Annual Conference in Palm Springs, California, September 26 through 29, at the Hilton Palm Springs . . . more

CAADAC 2010 Annual Conference: September 30 - October 3, Irvine, CA
California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) will hold its 2010 Annual Conference in Irvine, California, from September 30 to October 3 . . . more

New 40-hour on-line Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Counselor Education Course
This 40-hour MAT Counselor Education Course can be completed entirely on-line, and qualifies for waiver of the MATC Credential exam. Cost/credit hour is substantially discounted and . . . more

New 40-hour on-line Clinical Supervisor course: Completion waives CSC Exam requirement
This 40-hour Clinical Supervisor Education Course can be completed entirely on-line, and qualifies for waiver of the CSC Credential exam. Cost/credit hour is substantially discounted and . . . more

New on-line VIDEO CE course: Ethics and Boundaries
Presented by Armond Urbano, Director of Training and Education for California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR), this VIDEO CE course examines client/counselor . . . more

New on-line Continuing Education (CE) courses just added: Includes 3 new Ethics Courses
Responding to preliminary survey results related to the updating of its 2011 Continuing Education program, Breining has just added several new on-line courses, available now . . . more

New on-line VIDEO CE course: CFR 42, HIPAA, and Confidentiality of AOD Client Records
This on-line video course covers CFR 42 and HIPAA, discussion of penalties for violation of confidentiality laws, and conditions for the proper disclosure of client . . . more

New on-line VIDEO CE course: Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Presented by Warren Daniels, includes discussion on the principles of conduct governing addiction professionals, discussion of the challenges and disagreements relating to . . . more

New on-line VIDEO CE course: Assessment of Clients for Purpose of Placement
Presented by Professor Theresa Russell, includes review of ASAM and the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment processes . . . more

Senator DeSaulnier's proposed overhaul to California AODA counselor laws: Sep 2 UPDATE
Senator Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) amended his Senate Bill 1203 on August 20 to require licensure for AODA counselors in private practice, increase education and other requirements for AODA  . . . more

FAC "Grandparenting" available: Forensic Addictions Counselor credential
The Forensic Addictions Counselor (FAC) credential is available, for a limited time through "grandparenting," for addiction counselors working with clients in the . . . more

MATC "Grandparenting" available: Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor credential
The Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor (MATC) credential is available, for a limited time through "grandparenting," for addiction counselors working with clients receiving . . . more

California Employers: 30% of your counseling staff must be certified as of April 1
California ADP issues notice to employers that they will be cited for deficiencies if do not have at least 30% of staff who provide "counseling services" fully certified as of April 1, 2010 . . . more

2009 RAS Exam pass rate for first time test-takers: over 90%
The RAS Exam passing rate for first-time test takers in 2009 was 93.8%, and the overall pass rate in 2009 was at an all time high of 79.1%. The high pass rate is attributed to . . . more