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| Dr. Hoffmann and the other
authors of instruments produced by Evince Clinical Assessments can address a
very broad range of presentation/workshop topics and consultation needs. The
following is a listing of some, but not all, topics and consultations that can
be addressed. For more information on any of the listed topics or to discuss a
topic not on the lists, please contact Dr. Norman G. Hoffmann via e-mail at
evinceassessment@aol.com or by phone at 828-454-9960.
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| EXAMPLES
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| Plenary
presentations on clinical, management, and policy topics |
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Assessment: The Key to Evidence-based Addictions Treatment
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Construct Validity for the Distinction Between Abuse and Dependence
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Construct Validity of Alcohol and Cocaine Dependence as Determined by a
Structured Interview
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Detection of Hidden Problems with a Free Routine Screen
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Principles of Assessment: Getting It Right and Proving It
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Return On Investment: Making the Case for Adequate Treatment Benefits
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Why Addressing Stigma and Parity Alone Will Not Achieve Adequate Funding for
Treatment
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Why Adolescents Require Greater Resources for Treatment
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Senior Moments: The Challenge of Assessment, Intervention, and Treatment for
Older Adults With Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
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Chemical Dependency: Past, Present and Future
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How Many Tools In Your Toolbox?
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What Constitutes Quality Treatment?
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Risk to Children Living In A Chemically Dependent Home
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The Future of Addiction Treatment Systems: New Models for Maximizing Quality
& Cost-Effectiveness
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| Informational
workshops and presentations |
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See plenary topic examples – workshops can provide additional details and
discussion
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Co-occurring Conditions Among Adults
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Co-occurring Conditions Among Adolescent Populations
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The Need for Routine Assessment of Co-occurring Conditions Among Adolescents
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Prevalence of Addictions in State Prison Populations
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Prevalence of Co-occurring Conditions in Juvenile Justice Settings
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Assessment for Drug Courts: Beyond Addictions
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Practical Approaches to Documenting Treatment Outcomes
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Differential Expectations for Abusing vs. Dependent Individuals
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Addictions and the Treatment of Chronic Pain
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A New Look At Relapse Prevention
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Harm Reduction, Moderation Management and Living Sober One Day at a Time
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Using Empirical and Evidenced-Based Findings to Achieve Better Treatment
Outcomes with Limited Resources
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Clinically-Driven Psycho-education & Effective Referral of Chemically
Dependent Persons
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Helping People Change: Motivating, Engaging and Attracting Clients into
Treatment
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What is the Role of the Psychiatrist in the Behavioral Health Team?
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Coping with Managed Care: Lessons Learned from Consultation to Both Providers
and Managed Care Organizations
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| Skill
building workshops |
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Principles of Diagnostic Assessment
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Assessment Beyond Screening and the Biopsychosocial Interview
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Using the SUDDS-IV for Comprehensive Assessments of Substance Use Disorders
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Identifying Co-occurring Conditions Using the CAAPE Interview for Adults
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Identifying Co-occurring Conditions Among Adolescent Populations with the PADDI
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Using the DAPPER Ratings for Treatment Planning, Placement, and Outcome
Monitoring
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A New Look at Relapse Prevention
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Effective & Efficient Treatment Planning: What, Why, When, With Whom, How?
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The ASAM Patient Placement Criteria, Second Edition, Revised (ASAM PPC-2R)
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Advanced ASAM PPC-2R Training and Training of Trainers
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Achieving Better Treatment Outcomes Using Empirical and Evidenced-Based
Findings
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Focused, Targeted, Cost-Conscious, Individualized Addiction Treatment
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Keeping the Behavioral Health Team Healthy
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Treatment Planning: Improving Documentation Skills and Clinical Use of the
Treatment Plan
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Dealing with Patient Resistance: Clinical, Staff, & Program Issues in a
Managed Care Environment
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Skill Building in Helping People Change: Motivational Counseling Techniques
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| EXAMPLES
OF CONSULTATION AREAS: |
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| Program
evaluation |
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Analysis and interpretation of OAARS data for program evaluations
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Designing tailored program evaluation systems
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Document development for program evaluations
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Use of existing records for evaluating treatment outcomes
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Staff development for evaluation readiness
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| Assessment
related consultations |
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Designing assessment procedures
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Addressing assessment challenges for difficult populations
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Implementing routine screening for specified conditions
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| Program
development |
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Assessing readiness for individualized treatment
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Assessing readiness to implement ASAM PPC-2R criteria
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ASAM Criteria Implementation
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Managed care readiness
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Outcomes-based treatment and contracting
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Treating older adults with substance use and mental health disorders
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New clinical program development
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Supervision in the current healthcare environment
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| Policy
related consultations |
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Mandates: What to mandate and what not to mandate
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Outcomes-based reimbursement approaches
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Contracting for payers and providers: Getting what you pay for and paying for
what you get
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Developing licensing standards
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| Expert
testimony |
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Screening instruments and procedures for welfare agencies
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Appropriate assessment in clinical practice
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