Substance Use Evaluations and Treatment

Substance Use Evaluation &Treatment Planning

Substance Abuse Evaluations (SAE’s) are also known as “drug and alcohol evaluations”, or “DUI assessments”. These are evaluations conducted by a licensed mental health provider with experience in the assessment and treatment of addiction issues.

Assessment and Consultation

I offer 2 different options with regard to the SAE process. The Basic Evaluation and the “High Touch” Evaluation and Recommendations process.

THE BASIC EVALUATION: $1000

1-60 minute evaluation session.
1-30 minute follow up with the results of findings and recommendations.
Report preparation.

Consists of scheduling a 60-minute appointment. Intake documents and questionnaires must be completed prior to the assessment appointment, otherwise your appointment will be rescheduled. During the assessment I will conduct an evaluation which includes questions that measure your risk level.

Following the appointment, I will complete a brief written report that will include a summary of your evaluation and treatment recommendations. Your completed report will be emailed to you within 7 business days. I understand that often these evaluations are time sensitive due to scheduled court hearings. If you require an expedited evaluation, or report, please let me know during the initial scheduling process.

Follow Up | Progress Meetings

Often a follow up regarding progress is conducted at 15 days to 30 day intervals. These are billed at $450/hr in 15 minute increments.

THE HIGH TOUCH EVALUATION:

The Basic Evaluation

1-60 minute evaluation session.
1-30 minute follow up with the results of findings and recommendations.
Report preparation.

Plus:

Additional interviews/discussions/

report of findings with interested/involved parties. $450/hr

Basic evaluation plus additional interviews with interested parties.

I will conduct interviews with any interested parties, such as parents, teachers, spouse, family members, friends , therapist, psychiatrist, doctor etc. based on who we contract for me to speak with.

Upon completion of the client appointment and all requiured interviews, I will complete a brief written report that will include a summary of your evaluation and treatment recommendations. Your completed report will be emailed to you within 7 business days. I understand that often these evaluations are time sensitive due to scheduled court hearings. If you require an expedited evaluation, or report, please let me know during the initial scheduling process.

Follow Up | Progress Meetings

Often a follow up regarding progress is conducted at 15 days to 30 day intervals. These are billed at $450/hr in 15 minute increments.

Expedited Handeling

Expedited reports may be discussed but cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of scheduling the additional interviews. Once all interviews are conducted expedited reports may be available

48 hour turn around $550
72 hour turn around $400

The cost of evaluations are not reimbursable by insurance.

All appointments are virtual.

If you have any questions please email me.

Telehealth Alcohol Addiction Services

There are several potential benefits that come from using virtual services. It allows therapists to connect with people who may otherwise not be able to access services, there is an opportunity for more flexibility in scheduling, and convenience in being able to connect from a space of your choosing.

When using online technology there is always the risk of security issues, as well as technical issues (phone not charged, computer or software not working, etc.).

In order to protect your confidentiality and to facilitate the security of your information as much as possible, here is a list of recommendations:

Conduct your session in a private location where you cannot be heard by others. If privacy is an issue due to sharing living space with others, please let me know ahead of time in order to discuss possible options.
Use a private phone, tablet, or computer.
Do not record any sessions (this violates HIPAA and my terms and the terms of My company and will result in termination of services).
Password protect any technology you will be interacting with me on.
Always log out or hang up once your session is complete.
Keep texts and emails free of sensitive information. Send documents through your portal. (the portal is our HIPPA complaint Electronic Health Records system and safeguard where we communicate sensitive details and keep a client record)
Do not share your passwords with anyone. If you would like someone to see a document in your portal log in first then invite them to read/sign. Alternatively, I am able to send forms directly that may be completed and uploaded by you into your portal.

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