Training and Workforce Development

Introduction

DBHR is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce of Chemical Dependency Prevention and Treatment Professionals in Washington who have the skills and competencies to deliver effective services. 

How to become a Certified Chemical Dependency Professional CDP

Post or search for CDP job openings in Washington

How to become a Certified Prevention Professional

Why hire a Certified Prevention Professional?

The training calendar lists statewide conferences and regional skills-based workshops for all professions serving people with alcohol and drug use disorders, including public assistance, child welfare services, and mental health.

DBHR Sponsored Training Resources

Calendar of Events for 2009              TARGET Trainings

Screening and Assessment for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders

Other Training Resources

The Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training        

 Department of Health Training Calendar

U.W. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute Training Calendar 

 The NW Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center

Bellevue Community College Alcohol and Drug Studies Program       

Tacoma Community College

CDP Institute                                                                                                         

 The Change Companies

Online Courses for Chemical Dependency Counseling         

Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the Northwest

Chemical Dependency Studies & Continuing Education Requirements for Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDPs)

Colleges/Universities that offer chemical dependency programs, including alcohol/drug information school. Those that participate in DASA's tuition waiver program are noted by an asterisk: Appendix L of the Provider Directory . 

State requirements for CDP education, experience, and continuing education: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-811

Alcohol/Drug Information School (ADIS) Evaluation Reports  

The 2008 report summarizes the results from 2,830 student course evaluations and 1,130 pre/post-tests.  The data show:

• 94% of respondents rated the ADIS program as good or excellent.
• 98% of respondents rated their instructor as good or excellent.
• 89% of respondents felt the program helped them make a positive change in their behavior.

The 2007 report  summarizes the results from 2,765 students and 2,548 pre/post tests.  The data show:

• 92.55% of respondents rated the ADIS program as good or excellent
• 96.39% of respondents rated their instructor as good or excellent
• 88.65% of respondents felt the program helped them make a positive change in their behavior

ADIS locations are listed by county in our Provider Directory: 2009 Directory

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