A 6-Hour Training with Michael Lawless, LICSW, MLADC
November 16, 2023
8:30am–4:00pm
PRESENTATION: The goal of this workshop is to discuss the challenges and opportunities which naturally occur in any supervisory relationship and how to navigate through these when supervising peer support workers. Supervision will be explored as it applies to CRSWs and the performance domains within their scope of practice.: Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, Recovery & Wellness Support and how these can lend themselves to the foundation of supervisory work. Participants will also understand the requirements to become credentialed as a CRSW in New Hampshire. An informed discussion around trauma, co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and multiple pathways to recovery will be discussed to understand how these experiences can impact peer to peer interactions, as well as impact the supervisory relationship. Ethical challenges that may occur when supervising peers and how to navigate through these will also be addressed.
As a result of this training participants will be able to:
- Describe the requirements and process for becoming credentialed as a CRSW in New Hampshire;
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Discuss supervision of recovery support workers, applying scope of practice and tasks as listed in the performance domains;
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Identify naturally occurring opportunities to support peer supporters around their individual professional development;
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Identify at least 2 ways to create mutually agreed upon goals in the supervisory relationship to improve client outcomes; and
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Identify and describe the stages of change model and its practical use as a supervision tool.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Michael Lawless, MSW, LICSW, MLADC has worked in a variety of clinical settings providing direct services to clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. He has worked as a supervisor of individuals who work as CRSW’s and has supervised individuals pursuing credentialing and licensure. Michael has served as a contract manager for the Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services, trainer in the community and has extensive experience working with legally-involved clients. He is the Director for the State of NH’s Employee Assistance Program and has a small private practice in Manchester, NH. Michael is a Diploma Candidate at the Carl Jung Institute of New England.
REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $55; *Non-Members $65; *NBCC add $5. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 2-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 8
CPS Domains: None
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form. For multiple registrants you must register each one individually. Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received. Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration. Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received. We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics. Thank you.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
