Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
2 NBCC Clock Hours
Summary
This course will cover the following topics: reviewing levels of care, practicing HI and SI risk assessments, exploring North Carolina’s involuntary commitment process, and triaging cases for safety concerns. While reviewing levels of care, participants will learn about the ASAM criteria and apply the theory and technique to outpatient settings. Participants will also develop proficiency in determining when a safety plan is appropriate, and will be comfortable initiating an IVC process when/if needed. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and apply skills to real-world situations and cases.
Learning Objectives
- Identify appropriate level of care for clients using ASAM dimensions
- Demonstrate proficiency at identifying protective and risk factors
- Differentiate presenting concerns to determine plan for addressing risk
- Demonstrate understanding of NC involuntary commitment process
Target Audience
Counselors, social workers, psychologists, medication managers
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Practitioners
Course Format
Recorded, asynchronous, webinar
Course Creation Date: 2/13/26
Meet your instructor
Director of Operations Aisha Al-Qimlass
PhD, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS holds a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education. She has been in practice for over 10 years serving individuals, couples, families, and groups with diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns. Dr. Al-Qimlass utilizes a blend of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, along with process-oriented and mindfulness methods.
Counselors
Creasman Counseling PLLC's courses meet the qualifications for CE hours as required by NBCC. Beyond Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7234. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Creasman Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
FAQ
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How will I get my certificate?
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How do I request accommodations?
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If I have questions or concerns, how do I get in touch?
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What is your refund/cancellation policy?
We do not offer refunds for our continuing education products.
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Course Content Development
Risk Assessment and Safety Planning was created, developed, advertised, planned, and implemented by the staff of Creasman Counseling, PLLC.
All associated learning content are developed by the professional mental health services team at Creasman Counseling, PLLC. Our staff of licensed, board-certified counselors, social workers, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are committed to creating engaging, evidence-based, and practice-ready content for your growth as a clinician.
Creasman Counseling, PLLC is a Professional Limited Liability Company registered in North Carolina. Creasman Counseling Continuing Education is a department of Creasman Counseling, PLLC offering in-person, live webinar, and recorded asynchronous learning content including the Beyond Therapy Podcast.