GACA Professional Development

 In-Person Only

Sponsored byAI Unlocked: Practical Applications for Clinicians in Substance Use Treatment Settings  


Friday, December 11, 2026


9:00 AM Check-In and Breakfast 

9:30 AM Workshop Begins

12:45 PM Workshop Concludes

Location: The Meadows, Premier Plaza Building Two, 5607 Glenridge Dr Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30342

3.0 CE Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW and NAADAC. 

Approved for 3.0 Clock Hours with NBCC.

Description: 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but many behavioral health professionals remain uncertain about its role in substance use treatment. This session provides a clear, practical introduction to AI—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can enhance clinical practice without replacing counselors. We’ll debunk common myths, explore ethical considerations, and demonstrate real-world applications that support treatment planning, engagement, and outcomes. 

Learning objectives: 

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamentals of AI and its relevance to behavioral health and substance use treatment.
  2. Identify practical ways AI tools can support clinicians in assessment, documentation, and client engagement.
  3. Evaluate common myths and ethical considerations surrounding AI to make informed decisions about its integration into practice.


Presenter:   Kimberly Alexander, MBA, LPC, CPCS, CMAC, ACS 

Kimberly Alexander is a dynamic leader and seasoned behavioral health professional with nearly three decades of experience helping individuals and organizations thrive. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), and Master Fitness Trainer. Kimberly holds an MBA from Emory University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University.

Currently serving as Georgia State Director for Gateway Foundation’s Corrections Division, Kimberly manages substance use treatment programs within the Georgia Department of Corrections. Her unique background—spanning clinical administration, neuroscience pharmaceutical representation, and executive leadership—equips her to tackle complex challenges in behavioral health with confidence and clarity.

Kimberly is passionate about educating and inspiring audiences. Through engaging presentations, she shares practical strategies for navigating clinical, ethical, and leadership challenges in real time. Her mission is to empower professionals to think critically, act decisively, and lead with purpose.

 

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The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals.


Georgia Addiction Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7302.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Georgia Addiction Counselors Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.  


Registration

  • 3.0 CE Hours, In-Person Only

  • 3.0 CE Hours, In-Person Only

  • that Continuing Education is part of my professional and ethical responsibilities. This requirement is for my betterment and for the welfare of my clients. It is not simply a box to check, but for my professional growth and development as a clinician.

  • that I can not miss more than 15 minutes of a training/workshop in order to receive CE credit, as per the regulations governing CE approvals.

  • it is unethical and unprofessional to be working (engaged in work), shopping, at a restaurant, playing video games, watching tv, or engaged in any other activity that would cause me to be distracted from learning.

  • I may be required to have my camera turned on.

  • to type my name into the chat box at random times.

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