Objectives
  • Review the core features of IOT/IOP
  • Identify the core services of IOP
  • Examine the components of an effective biopsychosocial assessment
  • Explore data and information gathering methods
  • Review the ASAM PPC criteria
  • Highlight engagement activities
  • Identify counselor activities for each phase of treatment (assessment, early recovery/active treatment, maintenance/relapse prevention)
  • Review common administrative and programmatic issues in running a successful IOP


Based in part on Counselor Toolbox Episode 237 and SAMHSA TIP 46 Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient