Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist Enhancement (CODSE) Training.
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Live online lesson series
60 CEUs (WA)

Washington COD
Specialist Enhancement
Educational Pathway
(CODSE)

Get a Washington-specific, legally aligned pathway to provide substance use disorder counseling services within the scope allowed under WA law for eligible mental health clinicians.
Built for clinicians who regularly support people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Taught by Jeffery Roskelley, LICSW.

Special bonus: Receive complimentary access to our IRP training!
Use code 'EARLYBIRD' for 10% off through Nov 30!
Next session cohort begins: Jan 25, 2027
Course fee: $3997
*Early bird pricing & payment plans available when purchased before 11/30/2026.
Early bird pricing for individuals only. 
This program has been approved for 60 CEUs by the NASW Washington State Chapter. Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors are eligible. Provider number: #1975-519.
Meets the Washington State Department of Health 60-hour educational requirement for the Co-occurring Disorder Specialist enhancement. Licensed Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, and Master's Level Agency Affiliated Counselors may qualify.

Expand your scope with clarity and confidence.

This enhancement supports eligible clinicians in providing substance use disorder counseling within the scope allowed by Washington law. The credential can increase your value to employers, expand your role on clinical teams, and strengthen your ability to deliver truly integrated care for clients with co-occurring disorders. It also includes important limits: the enhancement applies in approved settings and with clients who have both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. When a client needs a higher level of substance use care, clinicians are expected to make a reasonable effort to connect that person to the appropriate level of care.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for Washington mental health professionals seeking the Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist Enhancement (CODSE) through the WA State Department of Health, including: licensed independent clinical social workers; licensed mental health counselors; licensed marriage and family therapists; licensed psychologists; qualified agency-affiliated counselors who meet Washington’s enhancement requirements; associates and clinicians working toward full licensure who want to prepare for future eligibility; and behavioral health clinicians working in integrated care, outpatient mental health, PACT/ACT, community behavioral health, hospital-based behavioral health, or other clinical settings serving individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 

Associate level licensees may complete the educational & supervision requirements while working toward full licensure, but cannot apply for this enhancement until holding qualifying independent Washington licensure.

What's included?

Our 60-hour WA State Department of Health approved course focuses on the following topics of substance use disorder treatment:

Addiction

Relapse prevention

Pharmacology

ASAM criteria

Integrated treatment planning 

Discharge Criteria

Stagewise treatment 

Placement & continuing care

Harm reduction

Confidentiality in SUD Treatment

Motivational Enhancement

Complimentary access to our full IRP training (14CEU's)

CBT for CODs

Course Format

  • Format: Live interactive training 
  • Total instructional hours: 60
  • Course dates: Jan 25, 2027 - May 10, 2027  
  • Course length: 15 sessions
  • Schedule: Mondays, 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., including a 30-minute break 
  • Holiday adjustment: No class on Monday, Feb 15, 2027, in observance of President's Day 
  • Instructional methods: Didactic teaching, clinical examples, case-based learning, skill practice, group discussion, breakout sessions, ASAM-informed case review, integrated assessment and analysis, treatment planning practice, and cognitive behavioral skill application
*Details of each session in FAQ's.

Why train with Jeffery J. Roskelley, LICSW

Co-occurring work is complex. It calls for strong clinical judgment, a real understanding of serious mental illness and addiction, and training that stays close to actual practice.

Jeff brings years of experience in serious mental illness, substance use treatment, community psychiatry, workforce development, and clinician training. He understands this work from the inside and teaches it in a way that is practical, grounded, and directly useful.

What Students Have Said About 

Training with Jeff Roskelley, LICSW

"The most valuable thing I took away from this training was a whole new structure and guideline...almost like before this I was going to work with the clients but I was off-road and taking the turns as they come with a destination in mind. This training was able to provide insight and pave the road to be more smooth and have more direction!" 

-STUDENT, 2025

“This was a great training — definitely better than many I have attended.”

-Student, 2025

“Great information and easy to interact and follow. The speaker flowed with information. Never boring.”

-Student, 2025

“I loved this training and the way the presenter thinks and presents this material.”

-Student, 2025

“I had a great time learning and listening. It wasn’t dry or boring—I felt like I was in person at a convention or team meeting.”

-STUDENT, 2023

“Great tools to use to help provide psychoeducation for clients and my team.”

-STUDENT, 2023

“Loved the foundational learning about the history of mental health and substance use disorders, as well as the strengths and limits of different treatment approaches.”

-STUDENT, 2023

"I really enjoyed this training!
Thank you!"

-STUDENT, 2023

"Great training! Really enjoyed the instructor and how they taught the material!"

-STUDENT, 2023

"Dynamic and engaging.
Very useful!"

-STUDENT, 2023

"It really solidified past learning. It's clear how much you value and use CBT and ACT interventions. I appreciate how the team talks about the clients we serve - it's refreshing."

-Student, 2025

"Very rewarding experience."

-STUDENT, 2025

"Thank you. It was a well thought-out training, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn so much..." 

-STUDENT, 2025

"I really appreciate the description of psychosis and using collaboration to better understand symptoms like voices."

-STUDENT, 2023

"The instructor answered many of my questions I have around psychosis. I really enjoyed his teaching style and he was very approachable."

-STUDENT, 2023

"I found all the content very useful for my day to day practice. The course was dynamic and engaging! Jeff's enthusiasm for the subject matter was really refreshing."

-STUDENT, 2023
“Jeff Roskelley brings a breadth of clinical, pragmatic, client centered and theoretical ideas to working with people navigating the world of co-occurring conditions. Under his leadership, SPIRIT Center at the University of Washington disseminated evidence informed and structurally responsive ideas to hundreds of practitioners as part of the Mental Health Institute for WA state providers.” 

-Akansha Vaswani-Bye, PhD
Acting Assistant Professor
Supporting Psychosis Innovation through Research, Implementation, & Training (SPIRIT) Center
Attending Psychologist at Madison Clinic
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington School of Medicine

FAQ's 
COD Specialist Enhancement Training

Where can I find more information on the WA State COD Specialist Enhancement?

Please visit the dedicated COD Specialist Enhancement Washington State Department of Health website for more information: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/co-occurring-disorder-specialist-enhancement

Do I need to already work with substance use clients to take this training?

No. Many clinicians entering this training already encounter substance use in their work but may not feel fully confident addressing it. This course is designed to build that confidence and provide a clear framework, whether substance use is already central in your work or becoming more relevant over time.

Will this training fully qualify me for the COD Specialist enhancement?

This course is designed to meet the 60-hour educational requirement defined by the Washington Department of Health. The full enhancement pathway also includes supervised experience and an exam, which are separate steps completed outside of this training.

How is this different from other substance use trainings?

Many trainings focus on isolated topics or theory. This program is structured to help you understand how everything fits together in practice—from assessment and ASAM placement to engagement, relapse, and treatment planning—within an integrated co-occurring framework. As well, this is currently the only training through which individuals can acquire a SUD enhancement through the State of Washington Department of Health. 

Is this more academic or practical?

The content is grounded in research and state requirements, but the focus is practical application. The goal is for you to leave with a clear sense of how to approach real clients, not just understand concepts.

What if I feel overwhelmed by co-occurring cases right now?

That’s very common—and part of why this training exists. The course is designed to reduce overwhelm by providing structure, helping you move from uncertainty to a more steady, step-by-step way of approaching complex cases. As well, with the purhcase of the CODSE training, you also acquire complimentary access to our Integrated Recovery Principles (IRP) for Co-Occurring Disorders training.

Where can I find more details of each training date topic?

Click the download button, below, for a more detailed course syllabus and more information on each session.

Is this course approved for CEU's?

Yes, we're an approved provider with NASW-WA & this training has been NASW-WA approved. 

Do you offer payment plans to assist with the purchase of the CODSE training?

Yes! Installment plans details are in the dropdown under the "Add to cart" button.

Is there special bulk group pricing for the CODSE training?

Yes! Agencies & other groups have the option to purchase licenses in bulk at a discount.

To do so:

1. Select the "Buy licenses" link found under the "Add to cart" option.

2. After clicking "Buy licenses", you will see an option at the bottom right of the screen to either check out or view your cart. Select "View Cart" to enter the desired number of seats (do not select "Checkout" here).

3. If you are enrolling yourself with this purchase, select the checkbox "Enroll me" on the cart page.. If you are a manager buying for employees but NOT attending yourself, do not check this box. 

For more information, please see the Q&A below on how to purchase and assign bulk licenses in our General FAQ's.

***Please note, installments plans are not available with group pricing. 

Team pricing discounts, per seat:

# of Seats% Savings Savings per Seat
3 15% $599.55
4 18% $719.46
5+ 20% $799.40






How often do you plan to offer the CODSE training?

Our aspiration is to offer two live cohorts per year access to the live version of this training. It is not yet offered on-demand and we can't yet guarantee that it will be. 

How do I access the IRP course that is offered complimentary with the CODSE training?

We'll share a single use coupon code by the final day of training that will allow you to purchase it at 100% off. 

Will I receive 14 CEU's if I complete the bonus IRP training? 

Yes, certificates of completion noting 14 CEU's are auto-awarded at the completion of the IRP training & after a passing course test score. 

FAQ's
General

There are multiple purchase options including add to cart, licenses, gifts, and custom orders. Which is best for me?



We’ve created flexible purchase options to meet a variety of needs.

Individual Purchase Options:
Type of purchase Who is it best for?
Add to cart Individuals purchasing for themselves 
Gift Friends, family, & others who wish to purchase a training or subscription to gift to another individual 

Agency & Organization Purchase Options:
Type of purchase Who is it best for?
Licenses Agencies & other organizations purchasing multiple licenses to assign to employees Licenses can be assigned immediately or held for future employees. This option comes with a dashboard for agency/organizational managers to monitor course progress.
Custom orders Agencies & other organizations who wish to work with us on unique needs not met by purchasing licenses directly from the website Multiple seats can be purchased, in a package that best meets your needs. Package can include other consulting services. Agencies are welcome to inquire about custom needs not advertised. Licenses can be assigned immediately or held for future employees. This option comes with a dashboard for agency/organizational managers to monitor course progress. If you're interested in custom orders, kindly fill out this form with your details.

How do I purchase bulk licenses for my team? How do I assign them?

This is an easy process - and there are a few tips to keep it that way. Please download the following document to help guide you in purchasing & assigning licenses, available on your computer screen to enlarge images, if needed, or for printing. 

Are your trainings tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive?


Our pricing is listed as tax-inclusive. Unlike what we're used to often in the US, that means that the price you see is the final price you'll pay. 

I, or my team, didn't receive an access email directing them how to log in after purchase or assignment of a license. What to do?

As with other legitimate emails, ours sometimes end up in a spam or junk file. Add us to your trusted sender list. If it's not there and you or your team aren't receiving notifications you expect to, please contact us at:

tech@soundlifelearning.com

I just purchased. Where is my receipt?

If you didn't receive automatic access or an email alerting you to a receipt, it can be found by clicking "Me" > "My Account" in the top banner after you log in. 

What is the difference between SOUND Life Recovery and SOUND Life Learning?

SOUND Life Recovery is our therapy private practice where we offer mental health support to individuals & their families, as well as supervision and individual consultation to other mental health professionals. Generally, if conversations are happening that are HIPAA protected, we filter those through our therapy business. 

Services offered through SOUND Life Recovery: Individual/group supervision, individual consultation

More information about SOUND Life Recovery can be found here.

SOUND Life Learning is our sister company which acts as our education arm. Here, we’re in process of creating further learning opportunities for both professionals and non-professionals. 

Services offered through SOUND Life Learning: Live and on-demand courses and a large-scale IRP consultation & education group, where clinicians are required to refrain from sharing HIPAA protected information.

Why "SOUND"?

We selected this name for a few reasons. Firstly, we reside near the Salish Sea in the beautiful Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest. As we reflected on the term, we repeatedly returned to alternative meanings of "sound" - solid, firm, stable, secure, and reliable. These are attributes we strive for in our own lives, and we hope to assist others in discovering a stable and secure way of existing and navigating through the world - and all that arises in their experience, even in the midst of challenging & difficult times - as well.

Why SOUND Life Learning?

SOUND Life Learning offers a focused, Washington-specific training pathway for clinicians who want high-quality preparation in co-occurring care. We’re working in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health to provide the educational requirement and the required supervision for the Co-occurring Disorder Specialist Enhancement. This means you can build your pathway through a program designed around the actual requirements, taught by someone who knows the terrain.

Ready to move forward?

If you want stronger co-occurring skills and a clearer path toward the Washington COD Enhancement,
we invite you to train with Jeffery Roskelley through SOUND Life Learning.