Total Credits: 1.5 American Psychological Association, 1.5 Association of Social Worker Boards, 1.5 National Board of Certified Counselors
As a better understanding of the holistic nature of recovery, moves us towards recovery-oriented systems of care. The workplace has emerged as an important nexus for closing gaps in the continuum of care. From early intervention and continued care, the workplace proves to play a significant role in rebuilding recovery capital. So, as we shift towards recovery-oriented systems of care, it is integral that we support recovery in the workplace. This workshop will explore the various reasons recovery ready workplaces are important, and the different approaches employers can take in fostering a culture of resilience and adaptability that makes a workplace recovery ready.
This session was previously recorded at IVAT's 29th Annual San Diego Summit.
Pete Nielsen is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), CCAPP Credentialing, CCAPP Education Institute. Nielsen has worked in the substance use disorders field for 20 years. In addition to association management, he is an interventionist, family recovery specialist, counselor, administrator, trainer, writer, publisher and educator. Mr. Nielsen is the secretary of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, and the publisher for Counselor magazine. He is a nationally known speaker and writer. Nielsen holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.