Opiate Use Disorder Treatment course - Telehealth Certification Institute

Substance Use Disorder training (2 CE). This course is for counselors and provides basic understanding of medication assisted treatment for opiate use disorder.

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Opiate Use Disorder Treatment: a SUD Counselor’s Guide

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Specifications

Format: Online Self-Study

CE Hours: 2

Included: Downloadable e-book of course slides, a downloadable certificate of completion, and course video(s).

Description

Every six minutes, an American dies from an opioid overdose. As the opioid epidemic deepens, behavioral health clinicians are increasingly on the frontlines—yet many feel unprepared to navigate the complexities of treatment in a rapidly evolving clinical, cultural, and regulatory landscape.

This course is a practical, empowering guide for clinicians seeking to better understand and support clients with opioid use disorder (OUD)—whether you’re new to this area or need tools for leading conversations and treatment teams more effectively.

Dr. Malcolm Horn, PhD, LCSW, LAC, SAP, MAC, brings over a decade of experience working at the intersections of addiction, co-occurring disorders, clinical supervision, and systemic stigma. As Chief Behavioral Health Officer at an integrated care center in rural Montana, and as a nationally certified interventionist and educator, Dr. Horn knows what it takes to bridge clinical expertise with person-centered care—especially in underserved areas.

With warmth and clarity, Dr. Horn equips learners to recognize their role in the treatment continuum, use trauma-informed and harm-reduction strategies, and confidently engage in cross-disciplinary conversations about MOUD (medication for opioid use disorder)—even when those discussions fall outside one’s prescriptive authority.

Topics covered in this course include the evolution of medication-assisted treatment (MAT to MOUD), myths and stigma surrounding opioid addiction, challenges in rural and group therapy settings, the DSM-5 criteria and spectrum model for SUD diagnosis, and the clinical nuances of medications like Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol. You’ll also explore practical strategies for fostering client trust, enhancing treatment adherence, and applying harm-reduction approaches in real-world scenarios.

Key Takeaways:

Understand core differences among MOUD options: Learn how various medications function and how to help clients make informed choices within your clinical role.
Strengthen counseling skills for OUD clients: Gain actionable techniques for supporting clients through withdrawal, relapse prevention, and the stigma of treatment.
Apply integrated care strategies: Position yourself as an effective member of an interdisciplinary treatment team by understanding your scope and communicating clearly with prescribers and peers.

Why this course?

Timely, relevant, and real: This training is rooted in the current crisis and taught by a clinician who understands the day-to-day realities of addiction treatment.
Designed with your scope in mind: The course speaks directly to non-prescribing professionals who need tools to engage clients around medication and recovery.
A mission-driven provider: Telehealth Certification Institute equips clinicians with exceptional continuing education that promotes excellence, collaboration, and wellness in care.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the differences in MAT medications.
Identify and implement foundational counseling skills specific to this population.
Engage in practical skills as a part of the treatment continuum to help provide services to this population.

Whether you're a seasoned counselor or a clinical supervisor guiding others, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to support clients with OUD in more meaningful, collaborative, and stigma-free ways.

Add it to your toolkit today and be part of the solution.

Format and Access

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Instruction consists of 2 hours of video instruction and a post-test.

Course Details

Availability:

From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching Methods:

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.

How to Attend:

Course access and completion instructions.

Instructor and Disclosures

Instructor

About Dr. Malcolm Horn, PhD, LCSW, LAC, SAP, MAC

Malcolm Horn-Charnesky started her career working with the elderly and adults with disabilities. She has over 10 years of progressive clinical experience working with the complex diagnoses that often accompany addictions and co-occurring disorders. Malcolm started working specifically with addictions in 2006 when she moved to Billings and started working at Rimrock. She coordinates the continuing education for licensed staff, ensuring they have opportunities to obtain appropriate continuing education units to improve their skills and ability to meet the needs of clients. Malcolm also supervises and coordinates the internship program and ensures all learning objectives are met. She provides educational lectures and workshops to patients and community members and also conducts adjunctive group, family, and individual therapy.

Malcolm received her Master’s in Social Work from Walla Walla College, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is licensed by the state of Montana as an Addiction Counselor. She also has accreditation from the NAADAC (National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors) as a Masters level Addiction Counselor. She is a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) certified by the DOT through NAADAC as well as the only nationally certified intervention professional (NCIP) in Montana. Malcolm was the President of the Montana Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselors from 2015-2017 and is the current regional vice president for the national association. She is the president-elect of NAADAC and teaches two courses at Montana-State University-Billings. Malcom completed her Ph.D. in psychology in April of 2019.

Dr. Malcolm Horn's instructor information

Disclosure Statement:

The instructor for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.

CE Hours

Credit Hours:

This course consists of 2 continuing education hours of credit.

Counselors:

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No, 6693. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0048.

Marriage and Family Therapists:

Many MFT licensing boards accept our courses or one of the approvals which we have from professional associations. You can check with your board to determine if your licensing board would accept this course.

Social Workers:

Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, #1609, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/02/2024 – 05/02/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0435.

Addiction Professionals:

This course has been approved by Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #193104, Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

Psychologists:

Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists #PSY-0128.

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Other Professionals:

This course qualifies for 120 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

This is a non-interactive, self-study course.