Board Approves Funding for CDP/SUDP Certification
/Better Health Together continues to support initiatives to increase whole person care in our region. One of the barriers we have continued to hear from our Partners is the difficulty of an insufficient workforce. Our Board of Directors fully supported a proposal to offer organizations tuition reimbursement for staff who complete the “Alternative Training for Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP/SUDP) Certificate” in 2020. BHT will support 10 rural and 10 Spokane placements into the program offered by Spokane Falls Community College with the requirement that the employee commit to remaining with the requesting agency for a minimum 12 months. If you have any questions or would like to take advantage of this opportunity please contact Charise Pope at charisse@betterhealthtogether.org
The following fully licensed professionals are eligible for Alternative Training (WAC 246-811):
Advanced registered nurse practitioner under chapter 18.79 RCW
Licensed marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker under chapter 18.225 RCW
Psychologist under chapter 18.83 RCW
Osteopath physician under chapter 18.57 RCW
Osteopathic physician assistant under chapter 18.57A RCW
Physician under chapter 18.71 RCW; or
Physician assistant under chapter 18.71A RCW