The behavioral health and addiction treatment industries handle some of the most sensitive and valuable patient data in all of health care. And yet many professionals continue to rely on outdated, insecure communication tools that put both patients and practices at risk of a cyber attack. As these threats escalate and as health care data becomes increasingly valuable on the dark web, behavioral health professionals need to prioritize the security and privacy of the information shared between them and their patients.
Bridging the Gap: A Practical Crosswalk Between the 12 Core Functions and the 12 Core Competencies in Substance Use Counseling
Introduction For more than three decades, the 12 Core Functions have provided the backbone of professional alcohol and drug counseling. From screening…