Training for professionals
Tailored workshops and trainings designed specifically for Substance Use Disorder counselors, peer specialists, supervisors, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Foundations of recovery-oriented practice
- Motivational interviewing and engagement skills
- Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
- Ethics and professional boundaries in SUD services
agency consulting
Strategic consulting to align policies, workflows, and culture with best practices in Substance Use Disorder treatment and recovery support.
- Program and curriculum review
- Staff development planning
- Implementation support and coaching
- Quality improvement and outcomes focus
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide high caliber training for Substance Use Disorder professionals and agencies, equipping teams with the skills, tools, and confidence to deliver compassionate, effective, and recovery-oriented services.
We partner with organizations to move beyond compliance-based practice and toward meaningful, person-centered engagement that honors the strengths, goals, and lived experiences of the people you serve.
Our Approach
We believe professional development should be practical, engaging, and directly connected to the realities of your work. Every training and consultation is designed to be interactive, strengths-based, and grounded in current best practices.
A few training specialties
pROFESSIONAL ETHICS & BOUNDARIES
PEER DEVELOPMENT
POST INCARCERATION SYNDROME
STRENGTH BASED PLANNING
What you can expect:
collaboration
Collaborative planning that reflects your agency’s goals and context
resources
Real-world scenarios, tools, and resources you can use immediately
Professional Development and Consulting is dedicated to advancing the field of substance use disorder treatment through professional development, consulting, and education.
About Mark McDonald
Mark McDonald is the Owner and Director of Professional Development and Consulting. Contracted trainer for the Missouri Credentialing Board and consultant with the Opioid Response Network. Having worked in the SUD/MH profession in excess of 37 years, he has had a variety of experiences which have included: counseling, program development, professional development, supervisory roles, administrative roles, recovery housing and supports, working with indigenous tribes, collaborations, and treatment/Veteran’s courts. Presently following his passion to train and assist others in professional development and readiness, supervision, consultation, clinical team building, training staff, and service delivery.
Mark currently holds the following credentials: MS, CRADC, CGDC, HRS/RPSS, MRSS, CRPR, FSP, CPS, YPS, FFP, MARS
Contact Mark
TELEPHONE
417-434-5015
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mcdonaldconsulting.net@gmail.com