• LEVEL OF CARE UTILIZATION SYSTEM (LOCUS)

    Course Description:

    This training will educate participants how to properly us prepare participants to instruct practitioners within their agencies on the use and application of the LOCUS instrument. Participants will become proficient in understanding the principles that are built into the instrument and the criteria within each rating dimension. In addition, participants will be taught how to score the LOCUS and identify potential levels of care and intensity of services when developing a plan of care with the client and recovery team.

    Course Objective:

    At the end of this training, learners will be able:

    1. Define and differentiate the six assessment dimensions.
    2. Define and differentiate the six levels of care.
    3. Appropriately score case vignettes using the LOCUS scoring protocol tool.

    Intended Audience:

    Direct Service providers quality assurance staff, clinical supervisors