Drug treatment

California Launches Training for Addiction Treatment Executives

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Monday, May 21, 2018

SACRAMNETO, Calif., May 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) announced Friday that it will begin offering coursework for addiction professionals who wish to become Certified Alcohol and Drug Treatment Executives (CTE).

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  • SACRAMNETO, Calif., May 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) announced Friday that it will begin offering coursework for addiction professionals who wish to become Certified Alcohol and Drug Treatment Executives (CTE).
  • This training strives to assist executives and aspiring executives with training and development that will strengthen the addiction industry, create increased consumer protection for addiction clients, and build capacity for those afflicted by substance use disorder.
  • The program provides a source of information with regard to the multifaceted career aspects that executives and managers face daily.
  • According to CCAPP CEO Pete Nielsen, the need for greater training and standardization of managerial skills for the addiction treatment industry is critical at a time when Californians are embracing treatment for substance use disorders and new revenue is being made available to create or expand treatment programs.