The 12 Core Functions of a Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor (Sept. 12, 2025 LIVE VIRTUAL ONLINE)
The 12 Core Functions of a Mental Health and Substance Use Counselor (Sept. 12, 2025 LIVE VIRTUAL ONLINE)
WHEN: September 12, 2025
TIME: 9 am-1:15 pm Eastern Time
COST: $65
4.0 Continuing Education Hours for LCAS, CDAC, Peer Support, LCSW, LCMHC, Supervisors, NCASPPB and NBCC approved, see statements below.
DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn and practice the 12 Core Functions of a mental health and substance abuse counselor. This is a beginning and or advanced training exploring definition, skills, and protocol for each function. This training is in preparation for both honing the counselor’s skills as well as preparation for state certification and licensure exams.
We’ll cover the core functions of screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, psycho-education/client education, case management, counseling, record-keeping/clinical notes, crisis intervention, case consultation, and referral.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify and define the 12 Core Functions of the counselor.
2. Develop skills in specific core functions.
3. Identify resources for exploring state definitions of each core function.
4. Practice skills in real time with peers in the profession.
INSTRUCTOR: Linda Harrison, LCMHCS, CCS, MAC, NCC
Refund Policy:
We offer a 100% refund for requests made inside 48 hours after the initial booking. After 48 hours no refund or credits are given.
No refunds are made due to technology problems resulting from participants audiovisual equipment or personal internet failures. Arriving more than 20 minutes late to a virtual training may prevent receipt of full workshop hours.
Replacement of Certificates of Attendance:
Participants will receive their Certificate of Attendance within 48-72 hours of the ACCT training completion. It will be sent to the email that you utilized to register. We encourage you to download and or print them immediately upon receipt. Request for replacement copies of certificates will be $10 per copy.
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approval Statement:
Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6957. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.