Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) 4
Continuing Education Courses for Human Service Professionals
Register for Training & CEUsSASSI Screening Tool for Human Service Professionals
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory training is for all human service professionals interested in learning critical information about the SASSI 4 and how it should be used and interpreted. You will learn about its administration, individual scale meanings, interpretation of profile configurations, and how to provide non-threatening feedback to clients regarding their SASSI profile.
The Bellevue University SUDTE program is approved by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. This important recognition means that the contact hours or CEUs earned will be accepted toward national credentialing by the NAADAC Certification Commission.
Upcoming Start Dates
August 9, 2024
LSAS 260 - Clinical Interpretation
8:30 AM –12:00 PM
100% Online Webinar
October 11, 2024
LSAS 250 - Administration & Scoring
8:30 AM –12:00 PM
100% Online Webinar
December 6, 2024
LSAS 260 - Clinical Interpretation
8:30 AM –12:00 PM
100% Online Webinar
100% Online Courses – Pass/Fail
Prerequisites
Continuing Education students: Must be a Nebraska resident and possess a high school diploma or equivalent or hold a current license as an LADC.
- No required textbooks to buy.
- Certificates of Completion are awarded to participants by the SASSI Institute’s National Office and will be distributed via email one week from the end of training.
- All courses use online virtual classroom technology.
SASSI 4 Courses
(Click a course name below to view course details)
In the Administration & Scoring training participants will learn how the SASSI was developed, how it should be used, administration & scoring protocols for both the adult (SASSI-4) and the adolescent (SASSI-A2) questionnaires, and will be introduced to the individual scales. Participants will have opportunities to practice scoring, using the decision rules, and determining if a client may have a mild, moderate, or severe substance use disorder. Participant requirements: This training is open to all human service professionals and no prior experience with the SASSI required.
In the Clinical Interpretation training you will learn the clinical use of the SASSI scales, screening and assessment information, developing the clinical interview, treatment planning issues, and how to give feedback to the client. Using numerous profile examples and small group discussion, participants will learn how to differentiate between consistent and inconsistent data given by a client. Participant requirements: This training is open to all human service professionals. Participants who attend this workshop should be familiar with the administration & scoring of the SASSI.
Note: A minimum of five (5) participants is required and Bellevue University reserves the right to cancel a course with insufficient enrollment, in which case refunds will be given.
Prerequisites: We suggest that the Administration and Scoring workshop is taken first but it is not a requirement.
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) 4 Class Dates
| Course | CEUs/Hours | Date | Time | Fee | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LSAS 260 - SASSI 4 - Clinical Interpretation |
3.5 |
8/9/2024 |
8:30 - 12:00 |
$50 |
Webinar |
LSAS 250 - SASSI 4 - Administration & Scoring |
3.5 |
10/11/2024 |
8:30 - 12:00 |
$50 |
Webinar |
LSAS 260 - SASSI 4 - Clinical Interpretation |
3.5 |
12/6/2024 |
8:30 - 12:00 |
$50 |
Webinar |
Note: Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee state or regional certification or licensure. Refer to your state licensing agency for specific information on certification requirements.
Meet the Faculty
William Ricketts, M.S., LMHP
William Ricketts, M.S, LMHP, is a professor, senior faculty and internship coordinator for Iowa Western’s Human Services Programs. He has been teaching human services, counseling, and addictions-related courses for the past thirty-two years, and as an adjunct professor in Bellevue University’s Behavioral Sciences Human Service program for the past six years. Professor Ricketts has been a National Training Consultant for the SASSI Institute, a drug and alcohol research company in Springville, IN, since 1991, providing SASSI certification trainings across the United States. As a clinical family therapist, educator and community volunteer, Professor Ricketts has worked extensively in the human services and counseling fields.
Cost & Payment
- $50
- Payment must be received with online registration. Registration is not complete without full payment.
- Register at least two (2) business days prior to the beginning of a course. Registration for all courses will be available 60 days prior to the course start date.
- Once the course starts there is no refund. Refunds are only available if the package is canceled before the first course start date.
- Students will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of registration.
Note: Please note that these classes are not for college credit, and financial aid will not cover the cost.
Contact Us
For more information or help with registration, contact:
Jack Nelson, MPA, Program Manager
402.557.7803
[email protected]
Jack Nelson received his Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Nebraska – Omaha with a focus on nonprofit management and an undergraduate degree in Business/Vocational Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Nelson has over 30 years of experience working and teaching in nonprofit organizations including in childcare, healthcare, and education. He has been an adjunct professor for Bellevue University in the College of Arts and Sciences since 2005 and also teaches in the College of Business undergraduate Nonprofit Management program.
Currently, Nelson is the Program Manager who oversees contracts and special programs within the Community of Practice focused on behavioral health in Bellevue University Continuing Education. Other experiences that provided a foundation for his career include roles as an Organizational Development Consultant for a regional healthcare organization, a Director of Programs for a childcare agency and as Program Consultant working with small and medium nonprofit childcare organizations focused on program development.
Approved Quality Education
LADC noncredit courses are derived from quality college courses containing relevant skills and competencies, assessed for validity, and updated frequently to ensure you are well-prepared as a counselor.
Bellevue University is a private, nonprofit postsecondary school accredited by the Nebraska Dept. of Education and the Higher Learning Commission with a proven track record of producing and providing quality education for alcohol and drug counselors statewide for the State of Nebraska.
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