Co-Occurring Disorders Training Certification
Below are the definitions for the Co-Occurring Informed, Co-Occurring Capable and Co-Occurring Enhanced levels of practice. Each level of skill builds upon the previous. It is important to note that practitioners must stay within their scope of practice regardless of the level attained.
The Co-Occurring Informed level of practice identifies the core skills needed to support treatment. At this level, the skills needed within the following domains were identified: screening, engagement, readiness and retention, education, advocacy, and collaboration. Trainings at the Co-Occurring Informed level are intended to equip the paraprofessional practitioner to support treatment of all clients/consumers challenged by Co-Occurring Disorders. Positions eligible for the Informed Level include the following: Community Workers, Peer Specialists, Case Managers, MHRS, Waivered and Licensed staff.
The Co-Occurring Capable level of practice identifies the core skills needed to provide an integrated assessment and provide treatment to consumers and their families facing mild to moderate co-occurring disorders. The domains identified for this level are screening, assessment, and diagnosis, co-occurring capable treatment. Positions eligible for the Capable Level include the following: Some Paraprofessional roles (see manual), Waivered and Licensed staff.
The Co-Occurring Enhanced level of practice identifies the expertise needed to provide fully integrated treatment to consumers and their families challenged with moderate to severe co-occurring disorders. In this category the identified domains are assessment, diagnosis and integrated treatment for clients/consumers living with primary mental health and substance use disorders occurring concurrently. Licensed positions are only eligible for the Enhanced Level.
Possible Grandparenting Scenarios
| Examples of Required Experience | Co-Occurring Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Informed Level |
2 years full-time MH experience in the last 4 years & 2 years full-time SUD experience in the last 4 years |
Informed Level Eligible. Not required to take all the Informed Level trainings except for the ASAM criteria training. |
| Capable Level |
4 years full-time MH experience in the last 6 years as either a MHRS or Waivered/Licensed staff & have one of the approved SUD certifications (see manual). |
Informed Level Eligible & Capable Level Eligible. Not required to take all Informed & Capable Level trainings, but still required to take the following trainings: Intermediate COD course, Basic Pharmacology, and ASAM criteria trainings. |
| Enhanced Level |
Licensed Staff with approved SUD certification or working in SUD program for 4 years full-time in the last 6 years |
Informed Level Eligible. Capable Level Eligible. Enhanced Level Eligible. Not required to take all Informed & Capable Level trainings, but still required to take the following trainings: Intermediate COD course, Basic Pharmacology, and ASAM criteria trainings and all the Enhanced level course work. |
In addition to the taking the required trainings, applicants will also need to take and pass a quiz (80% or higher). The quiz is a separate activity in sccLearn that will need to be taken after you complete all the required trainings.
Upcoming Co-Occurring Disorders Trainings
Please go to sccLearn to register for any of the following trainings.
Training: Intermediate Co-Occurring Disorders
Date: September 1,15, & 22, 2023
Time: 9:00 am— 4:30 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Capable Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Guidelines for Culturally Responsive Interpreter Services
Date: September 11, 2023
Time: 9:00 am— 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEs)
This training fulfills requirements for the Cultural Humility training
Training: Law & Ethics for County Behavioral Health Care Providers
Date: September 28, 2023
Time: 9:00 am— 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEs)
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Please go to sccLearn to register for any of the following trainings.
Training: Support Groups for Co-Occurring Disorders
Date: August 4, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEUs)
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Basic Pharmacology in Co-Occurring Disorders
Date: August 9, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEs)
This is a required training for Capable Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Socio-Environmental Conditions, Cultural Factors, Educating and Motivating Families
Date: August 23, 2023
Time: 9:00 am— 4:30 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Capable Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Reflective Practice Training - Part 1
Date: August 24, 2023
Time: 9:00 am— 4:00 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEs)
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Integrated Trauma Informed Care and Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
Date: August 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 am— 4:30 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Capable Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Please go to sccLearn to register for any of the following trainings.
Training: Group Rehabilitation and Group Therapy for Co-Occurring Disorders (SJCC Title: Co-Occurring Group Rehabilitation and Group Therapy)
Date: July 17, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Capable Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Care Coordination & Multidisciplinary Teams
Date: July 31, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEUs)
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Please go to sccLearn to register for any of the following trainings.
Training: Introduction to Co-Occurring Disorders Part I: Theoretical Perspectives, Practices, and Principles for Integrated COD Services
Date: June 5, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: WRAP Seminar I
Date: June 7, 8 & 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Client Culture
Date: June 15, 2023
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Providing Co-Occurring Rehabilitation & Group Therapy
Date: June 20, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEUs)
This is a required training for Capable Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Crisis Intervention for Co-Occurring Disorders
Date: June 22, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: In-Person: Learning Partnership
This is a required training for Informed Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Training: Providing Co-Occurring Rehabilitation & Group Therapy
Date: June 29, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Zoom (Web Cam participation is required for CEUs)
This is a required training for Capable Level Co-Occurring Certification.
Registration Help
(Guide) Registration Instructions for Co-Occurring Informed Training Certification
(Video) Registration Instructions for Co-Occurring Informed Training Certification
Information/Reference Materials
- COD Informed Level sccLearn Certification Process
- Behavioral Health Core Skills & COD Training Guidelines rev 04-202
- COD Training Program Overview PowerPoint