1. Substance Use Assessment tool (SUAT) Presented by; Marta McGonagle TDCJ-RRPD March 27, 2008

2. DDRAC Screening & Placement Subcommittee  Formed in response to the Report to State Leadership, January 2007.  Effective screening ensures proper placement.  Proper placement leads to appropriate care, improved treatment outcomes and ensures that limited resources are used efficiently.

3. TIME LINE  03/07FIRST SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING  05/07INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW OF SUAT (Substance Abuse and Mental Health computerized Screening and Assessment Tool) BY DR. VINCE FONSECA

4. TIME-LINE (Cont’)  04/07Research of criminal justice system standards for level of care.  Defined definition of screening, assessment, and placement based on facility licensure criteria.  Must meet the DSM IV criteria for Substance Abuse or Dependence

5. Time Line (Cont’)  05/07Overview of SUAT presented to RRPD. Approval to test SUAT at the Hamilton Unit Pre-release Therapeutic Community (PRTC)  06/07Presentation at PRTC

6. Cont’  06/07Modifications made to meet the target population in TDCJ treatment Units. Computers donated from DFPS to RRPD. (James Childers).  03/08 TDCJ-RRPD Purchase Order in process…………….

7. SUAT OVERVIEW  Comprehensive mental health/substance use assessment and case management tool that provides: 1. Five axis diagnostic impressions 2. Level of care recommendation, and 3. Motivational interviewing feedback to the client

8. SUAT  Able to be used on all computers  Basic demographic information (Name, DOB, Gender, Ethnicity, TDCJ/SID number, Education level, current offense, past criminal history)  Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Screening  Mental Health Screening  Can be self- administered  MI and Self Efficacy Screen (Client motivation)

9. SUAT  Computer analyzes data and provides the following recommendations for the clinician to review and modify as needed: 1. Flag for potential issues 2. Client motivation 3. Diagnostic Impression 4. Level of Care 5. Master Treatment Plan 6. Generates Report

10. HANDOUTS  REVIEW HANDOUTS  Q&A  Recognition to Kristine Guilbeaux!!