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.