Behavioral health professionals seeking clarity on the latest updates to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria will have an opportunity to learn from an industry expert. BestNotes, a leading electronic health record (EHR) platform for behavioral health and addiction treatment providers, will host a free webinar titled No Stress, Just Steps: Navigating the ASAM 4th Edition with Confidence on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time.
The webinar will feature Dr. John K. Smith, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), who will offer a concise and practical overview of the ASAM Criteria's 4th Edition. With recent changes impacting how clinicians approach assessments, service planning, and levels of care, this session aims to demystify the updates and reduce the stress of implementation. Dr. Smith will highlight what has changed, why these changes matter, and how they can be integrated into day-to-day clinical workflows.
Attendees will gain insight through a real-world case example that illustrates the application of the updated criteria. The session will also include guidance on accessing official ASAM resources to support staff training and documentation compliance. This event is ideal for clinical directors, counselors, case managers, and other professionals involved in treatment planning or quality assurance.
Register here: https://bestnotes.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317538235668/WN_O9LHOOckScCiO__wAPlkWw
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About BestNotes:
BestNotes is an electronic health record and customer relationship management platform designed specifically for behavioral health and addiction treatment providers. With a mission to "Help the Helper," BestNotes offers customizable tools, secure documentation, and integrated features that improve outcomes and streamline operations for treatment centers nationwide.
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