Virtual Only
The CCIT Training Summit
January 7-11, 2027
Thursday:
6:15 PM Check-In
6:30 PM Workshop Begins
8:30 PM Workshop Concludes
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday:
8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:15 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Workshop Resumes
4:15 PM Workshop Concludes
26.0 CE Hours Approved by GACA. 24.0 CE Hours Approved by GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC
Introduction to the CCIT
Thursday, January 7
2.0 CE Hours (GACA Only)
This workshop provides an overview and orientation to the Certified Counselor In Training process.
Pharmacology for Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Friday, January 8
6.0 CE Hours
Description:
Understanding the pharmacology of addictive substances is essential for counselors working with individuals affected by substance use disorders. This workshop explores how commonly misused substances affect the brain and body, including their mechanisms of action, effects on the central nervous system, and potential for tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, and overdose. Participants will examine major substance classifications, relevant pharmacological concepts, and the role of medications used in addiction treatment. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing substance-related effects, understanding interactions and emerging drug trends, and applying pharmacological knowledge to clinical assessment, treatment planning, client education, and collaboration with medical providers.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
CFR 42, Part II, HIPAA and Confidentiality
Saturday, January 9
Through this training, the addiction professional should possess a basic knowledge and understanding of the current requirements of 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA. Anyone who participates in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders is ethically and legally required to hold knowledge of 42 CFR Part 2 and to comply with the requirements. The course will also review the requirements for HIPAA. Even though this is an ethical and legal workshop, it will not be boring - come prepared to enjoy and learn.
Objectives:
Telemental Health for Counselors
Sunday, January 10
It is more important now in 2026 that our community can be served by qualified telemental health professionals; and that these counselors can appropriately assess clients for suitability for telehealth counseling. This program will clarify how Telemental health is defined and how to perform the services ethically and legally. The program will discuss HIPAA compliance, crisis planning, using interventions, building rapport and protocols for telemental health.
Ethics for Addiction Counselors
Monday, January 11
This introductory ethics course is designed specifically for new counselors/CCIT. The goal is to help counselors gain an understanding of the importance of following ethical standards and maintaining professional boundaries. This course will begin by defining ethics and its’ basic principles, as well as discuss behaviors that could lead to boundary traps. GACA and NAADAC Codes of Ethics will be used to guide this course. Interactive group exercises will be used to solve ethical dilemmas and challenges counselor’s face in the 21st century substance abuse treatment world. • Definitions for Ethics • Understanding Your Accepted Code of Ethics • The Importance of Clinical Supervision • Maintaining Ethical Boundaries
Goals: The goal is to ensure that participants understand professional ethics, and how following a set of standards guides the successful practice of counselors.
At the end of the training, participants will:
Presenters:
Dr. Patricia Brown, PhD, CAC II, MAC, CCS
Dr. Brown is the founder and CEO of Applied Training & Consultant, Group, LLC in Decatur, Georgia. She received her Doctorate of Business Administration from Jones International University. She holds both state and national level certifications as an addiction counselor as well certification as a clinical supervisor. Dr. Brown was a pioneer in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 1986 she co-founded Our Common Welfare, one of the country's first specialized substance abuse treatment centers for individuals infected with HIV. In 2015, she retired as Executive Director of Here’s to Life, Inc. a non-profit organization she founded because she wanted to provide specialized substance abuse treatment and counseling services to help gay men break their cycle of addiction and learn to make healthy behavior choices. Dr. Brown has over 30 years of experience developing and delivering enhanced learning experiences to a variety of audiences. Some of the organizations she has had the pleasure of presenting to are: Recovery Consultants of Atlanta, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), SAMHSA, Emory University, Brenau University, and the African American Outreach Initiative. In addition to training, Dr. Brown offers guidance in business development, program monitoring and evaluation. She is believes that continuous learning is the key to personal and spiritual growth.
David Burris, CAC II, CCS
David Burris has a long career serving those who struggle with addiction. David has served as the President for the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association, and currently serves as President-Elect for the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association.
Kelly Michael Moselle, MA, MS, CAC II, CMAC, CCS, CMATS, CAMS II
Kelly Michael Moselle, a Certified Addiction Counselor, currently serves as the Director of Training and Education for Georgia Addiction Counselors Association. Kelly formerly served as Director of Administration at LPCA of GA. During his previous experiences facilitating innovative programs in higher education for over 16 years, he oriented students to learning outside the traditional classroom, building civic and social responsibility, and overall development. He brings this same passion to working with clients in early recovery. For the past several years, he has worked in the residential recovery field and helped many college students discover their path in sobriety. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Frayed Edges Foundation and the Georgia School of Addiction Studies. Additionally, he is the Chair for the Southeastern Institute on Chemical Dependency and Secretary for the Southeastern Professional Liaison Association. Whether supervising professional staff, building recovery coalitions, or working directly with individual clients or students, his dedication is the creation of an optimal experience for positive growth and recovery.
CFR 42, HIPAA and Confidentiality
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.
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.
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GACA Member: Full CCIT Training Summit
This provides all 5 workshops listed, for 26 CE Hours total.
Non-Member: Full CCIT Summit Training
2.0 GACA Only CE Hours
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