Oxford Treatment Center now a Training Site for Addiction Counselors

"I don't think I would have been able to do this if I had to drive to Jackson and stay overnight," said Lucy Faulkner of Pontotoc, a clinical assistant at Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center. "Having it available in Oxford is more affordable, and I don't have to be away from my family," she said. "For me, it means easy access to a program that will help me become a certified counselor."

MACT is a one-year program offered through the Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals. By completing the program, professionals can earn the designation of Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).

"Many people are already licensed as counselors or psychologists, but are not necessarily trained to work in alcohol and drug treatment," said Martha Wittig, PhD, chair of the Education Committee for MAAP. "This program offers specific training in working with addiction."

Those who work toward CADC certification include allied health professionals like social workers, nurses, and marriage and family therapists. The training is open to those who do not have a college degree. Students must have a high school diploma or GED to enroll in MACT. People can join the training schedule at the beginning of any quarter.

Courses in Oxford are held at Oxford Treatment Center's 12,000-square-foot outpatient office, which opened in August off Highway 7 South. The facility was designed for outpatient treatment programs including group and individual therapy, along with psychiatric treatment for co-occurring disorders like depression and anxiety. It was also designed with training in mind, said Billy Young, CEO of Oxford Treatment Center.

"In our region and elsewhere, there is a tremendous need for therapists who can help people overcome addiction," Young said. "Our hope is that, by providing this resource, we can help professionals across northern Mississippi grow their skills and support change in people's lives."

Twenty people took part in the first course series offered in Oxford. Barry Doughty, ICADC, a clinical therapist at Oxford Treatment Center's residential campus at Etta, taught the course entitled Counseling Process. The course continues October 20-21 and November 3-4.

The second series, Addiction Pharmacology, will be taught by Chip Peterson, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CADC, clinical director at Oxford Treatment Center. It begins December 1 and continues January 5-6 and February 2-3, 2018. For more about the program and how to register, visit https://msaap.net/training.

About Oxford Treatment Center
Oxford Treatment Center is a part of the American Addiction Centers' family of treatment centers. AAC is a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat clients who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We currently operate substance abuse treatment facilities located throughout the United States. These facilities are focused on delivering effective clinical care and treatment solutions. For more information, please find us at AmericanAddictionCenters.org or follow us on Twitter @AAC_Tweet.

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