Overview

The goal of this project is to demonstrate digital training efficacy at scale and commercial readiness.

This pilot project will advance piloted digital training programs for CRAFT and maximize scalability. In this project, investigators will:

Aim 1: Optimize the digital CRAFT training product based on data and feedback from the pilot and commercialization advisors.

Aim 2: Conduct a fully powered randomized control trial of 3 levels of digital training (Level 1 - Digital tutorial only [T]; Level 2 - Tutorial & digital training materials for self-study [TM]; Level 3 - Tutorial, digital materials, feedback and coaching [TMC]) to examine the effects of training on CRAFT knowledge, fidelity, and plus IP treatment entry/retention and counselor skill pre- and post-tutorial, at 12 weeks and at 6 months.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be over 19
• Live in the US
• Work in a counselor-related profession
• Have counseling work that involves clients
• Work with CSOs impacted by OUD, or could work with this type of client
• Have not been certified in CRAFT
• Have not participated in the 2023 WTV counselor training pilot study
• Be able to provide at least 45-minute individual counselor sessions to at least one CSO (CSO)
• Be able and willing to complete intervention activities over the course of the 12-week study as determined by the random assignment including: participating in the tutorial and training and submitting the required session audiotapes
• Report having access to a computer and smartphone with internet access, email, and word processing capability
• Demonstrate complete understanding of the requirements for participation in the study by reading and signing the consent form and completing the online consent quiz or confirmation call
• Provide valid locator information to allow research and CRAFT training staff to contact them to schedule study-related appointments
• Complete the first assessment mock session with our standardized patient (SP) and pre-tutorial surveys

Exclusion Criteria:

• Does not agree to participate
• Does not complete the baseline assessment requirements
• Is not English-speaking
• Participated in the Qualitative Review aspect of the study