Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA): Making It Work at Your Facility
Tuesday 8/10/2021 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
The presentation will revolve around past and current research continuing to support the use of the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) model for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders and other co-occurring disorders. The two presenters will share their different experiences implementing the model to fidelity in both outpatient and residential settings. Goals will include helping organizations determine if utilizing CRA to fidelity can work for them. This will include an explanation of the certification process for clinicians, raters, and clinical supervisors.
Presented by:
Brent Cummins, Clinical Director for Integrated Addiction Services - Chestnut Health Systems in Southwestern Illinois
Brent Cummins is the current Clinical Director for Integrated Addiction Services at Chestnut Health Systems in Southwestern Illinois. Brent has nearly 20 years of experience in both clinical and managerial roles implementing evidence-based protocol for the treatment of substance use disorders. Brent has a master's degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Clinical Supervisor in the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) and holds Illinois endorsements in both Gender Competencies and Adolescent Treatment.
Daniel Hutchison, Medication Assisted Recovery Coordinator -- Chestnut Health Systems
Daniel Hutchison is the current Medication Assisted Recovery Coordinator at Chestnut Health Systems. He has a master's degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University and is a certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) in the state of Illinois. He is a certified Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience as a clinician and supervisor of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment.
