Substance Use Treatment Center Support Worker Course
This course equips you with essential skills to work confidently as a support worker in substance use treatment centres. You will learn to identify acute withdrawal risks in the first 72 hours of detox, communicate empathetically using motivational interviewing and clear scripts, set firm boundaries, document accurately, and handle crises safely in high-pressure detox environments. Gain practical knowledge for ethical, effective support in busy healthcare settings.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills for supporting clients in the initial 72 hours of detox at substance use treatment centres. Master recognising acute withdrawal symptoms, managing risks, and using calm, empathetic communication. Develop expertise in documentation, maintaining boundaries, self-care practices, and team collaboration to work safely and effectively in challenging detox environments.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Acute detox monitoring: spot early withdrawal risks in the first 72 hours.
- Crisis response skills: de-escalate, document, and escalate emergencies fast.
- Person-centered assessment: observe, screen, and report changes with clarity.
- Therapeutic communication: use MI, scripts, and boundaries to boost engagement.
- Self-care for support workers: prevent burnout with simple, proven routines.
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