GACA Professional Development

 Virtual Only

Best Practices for Incorporating MAT into Drug Court Settings


Friday, September 12, 2025


8:45 AM Check-In  

9:00 AM Workshop Begins

12:30 PM  Lunch Break

1:00 PM   Workshop Continues

4:00  PM  Workshop Concludes

Location:  Online

6.0 CE Hours Approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW and NAADAC.  Approved for 6.0 Clock Hours with NBCC.

Description: 

This 6-hour continuing education course is designed for addiction counselors seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in incorporating Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) into drug court settings. MAT is an evidence-based approach to treating substance use disorders that combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. Throughout the course, participants will learn about the benefits and challenges of integrating MAT into drug court programs, including ethical considerations and best practices for screening, assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring and support. The course will also cover strategies for collaborating with other professionals, including judges, attorneys, and healthcare providers, to support clients in MAT.

Learning objectives: 

1.  Understand the importance of screening and assessment in identifying clients who may benefit from MAT in drug court settings.

2. Learn how to develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate MAT, taking into account clients' unique needs and goals. 

3.Explore best practices for monitoring clients in MAT and providing ongoing support services to enhance treatment outcomes.

 Presenter: Dr. Tamara Thorn, LCSW, PA-C, MATS, MAC, NCSE 

 


Dr. Tamara I. Thorn is a nationally certified physician assistant (PA-C, DFAAPA, CAQ-Psychiatry, BC-TMH), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, DCSW), certified substance abuse counselor (MAC, E-CADC, CAADC, MATS, E-CADC), and certified clinical supervisor (CCS, BCD, ACS, NCSE). Dr. Thorn holds a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) and master’s degrees in both physician assistant studies (MSPAS) and social work (MSW). She has worked in the mental health and addiction profession for more than 20 years and is the owner/operator of ACES (Assessment, Continuing Education, and Supervision) and The Traveling Physician Assistant.

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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

  • 6.0 CE Hours, Virtual Only

  • 6.0 CE Hours, Virtual 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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