Tennessee Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
These courses are designed for Tennessee addiction counselors seeking to meet state board standards while advancing their specialization and ethical knowledge. Our trainings provide a six-step ethical decision-making model that directly addresses the hierarchy between the NAADAC Code of Ethics and mandatory Tennessee Board Rules, alongside advanced compliance training in areas such as 42 CFR Part 2. The category also includes specialized training in Compulsive Gambling Disorder — the only non-substance addictive disorder in the DSM-5 — and targeted supervision ethics for those holding or pursuing the Qualified Clinical Supervisor (QCS) credential.Our three featured courses meet Tennessee Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors requirements: The Ethical Compass: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Addiction Practice (6 hours) covers high-stakes ethical decision-making, 42 CFR Part 2 vs. HIPAA, boundary management in recovery communities, and the ethical integration of telemental health. Assessment and Specialized Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Disorder (5 hours) builds advanced competency in identifying and treating gambling disorder using Motivational Interviewing and CBT tailored to this population. QCS Ethics: Legal and Ethical Issues in Addiction Clinical Supervision (6 hours) is developed specifically for LADACs and QCS credential holders, addressing vicarious liability, gatekeeping, dual relationships with recovering counselors, and telesupervision standards.Please note that CE requirements may vary based on your specific license type (CADC, LADAC I, or LADAC II) and renewal cycle. Licensees should always consult the most current Board rules — specifically Chapter 1200-30-01-.12 — to confirm these courses meet their individual renewal needs.
The Ethical Compass: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Addiction Practice (6 CE Hours)
Provides a practical, structured six-step decision-making model for use with complex, high-stakes dilemmas.
Establishes the hierarchy of standards (NAADAC vs. State Board Rules) and clarifies the critical distinction between HIPAA and the stringent 42 CFR Part 2 federal confidentiality rules.
Dedicated content on managing the unique risks and benefits of dual relationships and boundary crossings within the context of the 12-step recovery community.
Assessment and Specialized Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Disorder (6 CE Hours)
Dedicated training on Compulsive Gambling Disorder (Gambling Disorder), recognized as the sole non-substance addictive disorder in the DSM-5.
Explores the neurobiological pathways the disorder shares with Substance Use Disorders.
Mastery of evidence-based intervention strategies, primarily MI and CBT, and the exploration of family therapy and pharmacotherapy integration.
QCS Ethics: Legal and Ethical Issues in Addiction Clinical Supervision (6 CE Hours)
Participants will analyze the distinctions between direct and vicarious liability to implement robust risk management protocols within addiction treatment settings.
The course provides specific strategies for navigating dual relationships and boundary issues inherent in the supervision of recovering counselors.
Learners will apply the Discrimination Model and Developmental Models of supervision to tailor interventions to the specific learning needs of supervisees.