Maria is the Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at Timberline Knolls. She provides leadership through program management and evaluation, and staff supervision and development. She works closely with the residential program to ensure complete integration of Timberline’s treatment philosophy into continuing care services.
Maria received undergraduate degrees in biology and classical studies and a Master’s in higher education administration from Loyola University in Chicago. She then went on to earn a second Master’s degree in community counseling from National Louis University in the Chicagoland area.
When Outpatient Therapy Isn't Enough: A Guide for Clinicians
This presentation will discuss factors for outpatient clinicians to consider when making treatment planning decisions to refer a client to a higher level of care. It will explore levels of support for mental health diagnoses, as well as special considerations for eating disorder and substance use disorder clients. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Understand treatment goals and priorities of inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient treatment.
- Identify the level of risk, functional impairment and mental status that would lead to a recommendation of each level of care.
- Identify specific indicators of need for a higher level of care in clients with Eating Disorder behaviors.
- Explain the ASAM criteria for clients with Substance Use Disorders.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Live Interactive Webinar
12:00 PM CST - 01:00 PM CST
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About the speaker
Maria Meintanis, MEd, MS, LCPC (She/her/hers)
Clinical Director, Outpatient Services, Timberline Knolls
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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