by wpx_NYSJM | Oct 15, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building, Substance Use Counseling
LOCADTR 4.0 Is More Than a Form Many CASACs see LOCADTR as another task to complete before admission. That mindset creates problems. LOCADTR is one of the most important clinical tools used in New York substance use treatment. It helps determine the least restrictive...
by wpx_NYSJM | Oct 10, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building
What Every CASAC Should Know About OASAS Documentation Requirements Every CASAC has heard someone say, “Document everything.” That advice is incomplete. An OASAS audit is not looking for the longest chart. It is looking for a chart that tells a...
by wpx_NYSJM | Oct 5, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building
Contingency management for stimulant use disorder gives CASACs a structured way to reinforce measurable change when no approved medication exists. Contingency Management for Stimulant Use Disorder: What New York CASACs Need to Know A client returns for...
by wpx_NYSJM | Sep 28, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building, Substance Use Counseling, Uncategorized
Racial disparities in drug poisoning deaths remain across New York, even after the statewide decline. CASACs need a grounded clinical response. New York’s Drug Poisoning Deaths Fell. The Racial Gap Remains. A counselor hears the statewide numbers and feels relief....
by wpx_NYSJM | Sep 5, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building, Substance Use Counseling
Counselor burnout harms staff retention, clinical judgment, and client care. Reducing it requires organizational change, firm boundaries, and professional support. Professional Burnout Is a Workforce Issue, Not a Personal Failure You close your last...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 14, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building, Substance Use Counseling
What OASAS Actually Wants in Your Documentation Most CASAC training covers documentation once, during initial certification. Then it assumes the lesson is stuck. It usually does not stick at the level OASAS actually checks. Audits catch documentation gaps more than...
