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Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Program
NADD is embarking on a major multi-year initiative that will improve
the quality of services provided to individuals with a dual diagnosis
(MI/ID): the NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification
Program for programs and personnel. Three separate 15-20 person
subcommittees are working hard to develop competency-based
certification programs for:
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Programs/Facilities
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Clinicians/Professionals
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Direct Support Staff
A license or degree no longer predicts competency. It is
important that certification be competency-based because this will
provide a reliable, valid assessment of the ability of the individual
or organization to perform appropriate functions. A
competency-based system recognizes the importance of knowledge,
skills, attitudes, abilities, personality traits, and other
characteristics in performing the required functions.
Certification in dual diagnosis is important to:
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Provide a care provider system with a demonstrated level of expertise
in co-occurring MI/ID
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Provide a workforce with a demonstrated level of expertise in
co-occurring MI/ID
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Assure that public and private healthcare dollars are purchasing
effective services
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Assist families/advocates make informed choices about services
The NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Program will
be a gold standard that can be used in all states and will assist
states and localities in decision making about services, contracting,
funding, and infrastructure.
The Project Co-Chairpersons are Donna McNellis, Ph.D., President of
NADD (donna.mcnelis@drexelmed.edu)
and Robert Fletcher, D.S.W., CEO of NADD (rfletcher@thenadd.org).
John McGonigle, Ph.D. (McGonigleJJ@upmc.edu),
is Chair of the Program Subcommittee, and John Holderegger, M.S. (johnh@mrsi.org),
is Vice Chair. Dan Baker, Ph.D. (danbaker@umdnj.edu),
is chair of the Professional Subcommittee, and Jarrett Barnhill,
M.D. (Jarrett_Barnhill@med.unc.edu),
is Vice Chair. Kathleen Olson. The Chair of the Direct
Care Staff Subcommittee is Kathleen Olson, Ph.D. (kolson@ku.edu),
and the Vice Chair is Susan O’Nell (onell001@umn.edu).
For additional information, contact Dr. Robert Fletcher at the NADD
office, (800) 331-5362 or by email at rfletcher@thenadd.org.
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Upcoming Conferences:
New Educational Products:
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Positive Identity Development
Author: Karyn Harvey, PhD
Positive Identity Development is an exciting new approach to
treatment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This
book provides a new theoretical perspective on treatment along with a
variety of innovative tools. It rejects reducing adults with
intellectual disabilities to a mere compilation of their behaviors
and promotes the use of a positive, therapeutic approach to each
unique individual. Psychologists, social workers and therapists
should be able to use the tools presented in this book to directly
enhance the effectiveness of the treatment they provide to adults
with intellectual disabilities. This book promotes well-being on
every level and explores a broad range of issues relevant to the life
and mental health of adults with intellectual disabilities
Mbr Price: $34.95
Non-Mbr: $39.95
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Syndrome: When to Worry about Mental Health and What to Do About It
Robin Friedlander, M.D. & Peter Johnson, Ph.D.
NADD # FI09-044B Details |
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with People who have Intellectual Disability and Behavioral
Problems: A Self-Study Guide for Interdisciplinary Team Members
Ann R. Poindexter, M.D. & Paul D. Kolstoe, Ph.D.
NADD # ST09-045B Details |
Multi-Media CDs of NADD 25th Annual Conference Presentations
Presentations recorded at NADD 25th Annual Conference are available
as multi-media CDs. These CDs contain the video and Power Point
from conference presentations and are a great tool for training
yourself and your staff. To order, or for additional
information, click here.
The Canadian Advocacy Toolkit for People and Families Living with
Dual Diagnosis Susan Morris, MSW, RSW
Community Networks of Specialized Care – Together Making a
Positive Different for Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis in Our
Communities Liz Froese, MSW,Lisa Holmes, & Elizabeth Veigh
The Part of Hurt: What You Need to Know About Trauma and Those
with Intellectual Disabilities Dave Hingsburger, MEd
Medical Problems and Adverse Drug Events in Psychiatric Inpatients
with ID Lauren Charlot, PhD
Evaluation of PRN Effectiveness Chad Draper, RN, Jacqueline
Watt, RN, & Larry Silk, BA
Psychopharmocological and Behavioral Treatment: Not So Strange
Bedfellows Jarrett Barnhill, MD & Sherman Fox, MD
Assessment and Treatment of Criminal Offenders with Intellectual
Disabilities Marc Goldman, MS
Managing Psychiatric Behavioral Crises in Persons with Dual
Diagnoses Deceil Moore, LCSW, Timothy Stultz, PhD, & James
Wiltz, PhD, ACSW
Practical Implications of Genetic Diagnoses for People with
Developmental Disabilities Brenda Finucane, MS
Behavioral Phenotypes in People with Genetic Syndromes:
Implications for How and When to Intervene Elisabeth Dykens, PhD
The price for the above multimedia is: Member:
$49.95 Non-member: $59.95
To order, or for additional information, click
here.
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