Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Recovery Incentives: Contingency Management Core Curriculum Session 3 (May - 20th, 10am-12pm)

2 hours
MCBAP-S: 2
MI-CEC: 2
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This course is designed for healthcare professionals, program administrators, and substance use disorder (SUD) staff who seek to enhance their understanding of the RI Pilot Program as they plan to launch services at their clinic. During this interactive course, participants will describe provider site implementation plans and engage in peer-to-peer learning to improve strategies. Strategies for engaging with beneficiaries as well as person-centered language will be discussed. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to complete a readiness review to implement the RI Pilot Program. 

  • Recovery-oriented language 
  • Office logistics for launch 
  • Urine Drug Testing (UDT): Provide detailed information on UDT procedures and requirements. 
  • Connecting with Beneficiaries: Provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions and share about beneficiary engagement strategies. 
  • Interactivity Opportunities & Next Steps: Provide an opportunity for an activity to apply knowledge and for participants to ask questions and share plans will fellow implementors. 

How can you leverage your deeper understanding of the RI Pilot Program's structure and protocols to effectively launch the program for your community?

  • Understand person-centered language for describing recovery and treatment.
  • Describe five strategies for engaging with CM beneficiaries.

Stephanie Lagalo

Senior Trainer and Technical Assistance Specialist

Stephanie Lagalo is a Senior Trainer and Technical Assistance Specialist at Altarum. Stephanie has over 22 years of professional experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (COD). She is a subject matter expert in COD, with an emphasis on severe and persistent mental health conditions. Stephanie has expertise in the implementation and fidelity of evidence-based practices. These include Assertive Community Treatment, Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Mathew Roosa

LCSW-R (he/him), CM Trainer and Coach

Mathew Roosa, LCSW-R, is a consultant specializing in training, coaching, and planning support for universities, research studies, and health and human service organizations. His expertise in quality improvement and evidence-based practices is complemented by his background in psychotherapy for mental health and substance use. Mr. Roosa has taught Human Services and Social Work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and has experience in agency administration and governmental planning. Additionally, he has provided training and technical assistance for incentive programs in several states, including statewide rollouts in Louisiana and Oklahoma.

Diana Williams

MSW, LCSW (she/her), Project Manager – Senior Advisor

Ms. Williams brings over 35 years of experience in behavioral health, serving as an administrator for major State programs and as a counselor for adults and adolescents with mental health and substance use disorders. Currently, she is the Senior Subject Matter Expert for Behavioral Health at Altarum, where she has worked for the past 14 years. In her role, she oversees all technical assistance and training related to recovery and treatment for substance use disorders and mental health.

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