Overview
The Adolescent Endorsement is an upcoming opportunity for certified Part 822 Outpatient providers serving the adolescent population to obtain a designation certifying that they administer quality adolescent services in New York State.
Among the benefits of to applying for the Adolescent Endorsement:
- Programs with the Endorsement may advertise that they are an OASAS-endorsed provider of adolescent services.
- Be more accessible to those searching for adolescent treatment services through the OASAS website.
- Work from a more standardized framework of services for young people and;
- Increase community partner connections.
Clinical Practice Standards
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Clinical Standards for Adolescent Programs
Clinical practice standards for adolescent programs, which are guidelines intended to establish broad goals and practical benchmarks for delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment services to adolescents with a substance use disorder.
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Training
Adolescent Endorsement Skill Building Role Plays
This training provides an overview of select Adolescent Endorsement Standards with the intent to highlight and strengthen the use of desirable counseling skills when working with adolescents and their families. Adolescent Endorsement Standards highlighted in this training include Assessment, Developmentally Informed Treatment, and Trauma Informed Treatment.
Credentialing credit will be given for completing all three videos in the series. This training fulfills 1 clock hour credits toward:
- CPP/CPS initial
- CASAC/CPP/CPS renewals
- NYS Education Dept. Social Work Continuing Education
What's Related
Related clinical guidance and reference materials for providers and program staff serving the adolescent population.
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Program Staff Serving Adolescent Populations
Guidance for clinical and non-clinical staff serving adolescent and young adults in treatment settings.
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Adolescents Resource List
Evidence-based practices, clinical models, and assessment tools for serving adolescents and young adults.
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Medications for Addiction Treatment - Adolescents
Clinical guidance on medication for opioid use disorders among adolescents and young adults from BSAS.
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Pediatric Mental Health Minute Series
Video series provides real-time education to support providers who care for children and youth with mental health disorders.
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