CBT+ is one of the evidence-based therapy models that Associated Catholic Charities (ACC) has chosen to implement throughout its’ clinical counseling service.  ACC consistently maintains a very high percentage of therapists certified in CBT+ by working hand in hand with the University of Maryland, School of Social Work to conduct annual certification classes for therapists.  In addition, ACC has trained one of their clinical supervisors as a CBT+ trainer.  That ACC trainer provides ongoing in-service support for all therapists working toward certification and re-certification in the CBT+ treatment model.

• Baltimore County Public Schools
• Baltimore County Department of Social Services
• University of Maryland, School of Social Work
• Associated Catholic Charities

The provision of clinical counseling services must be informed by evidence to support service quality and outcomes. Evidence-based programs combine the best available and most current research with the experience and judgement of practitioners, children, youth, and families/caregivers to deliver positive outcomes. Each of the four CBT+ interventions has a body of research supporting their effectiveness (Cohen, et al., 2006; Cohen, et al., 2012; David-Ferdon & Kaslow, 2008; Huey & Polo, 2008; Klinger, et al, 2006). The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (2018) has conducted an analysis of behavioral health interventions for youth.  All four CBT+ interventions can be found on the Institute’s inventory and are rated as either evidence-based or research-based.

(Annual FY): The annual target percentage for CBT+ certified clinicians is 70-80%.   A total of 95% or 42 of 44 program clinicians were CBT+ certified and delivering clinical counseling services at the conclusion of FY22.

Definition: 

Certified to deliver CBT+: Therapist certification to deliver the CBT+ practice model is awarded through the National Center for Evidence-Based Practice in Child Welfare / University of Maryland School of Social Work