Clinical Assessment & Diagnostic Interviewing Training (CADI)

Upcoming Cohorts:

There are no upcoming cohorts of this training planned for the 2026-2027 training year. Please check back again later.

Eligibility Requirements

Be licensed or license-eligible (i.e., undergoing formal clinical supervision for licensure from a licensed clinical supervisor) to provide therapy services.
Possess a masters degree or higher in a mental health related field by the date of training.
Currently be providing therapy services to youth (under 18 years of age) residing in Fairfax County.
Be available to attend in-person for the full duration (both days one and two) of training without interruption.
Complete brief surveys used to evaluate the training program(s).
Be willing to pay out-of-pocket for parking ($19.50 per day) at GMU.

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Unless otherwise stated in a training program's official application announcement, all of the above criteria apply. There are programs with additional requirements and programs with exceptions to these criteria; additions and exceptions are listed within training announcements and should not be assumed applicable across programs.

Email CEBBH@gmu.edu for further information.

Training Features

Target Audience: Licensed behavioral health clinicians, those undergoing clinical supervision for licensure, and clinical supervisors.
Target Treatment Population: youth, adolescents, and families presenting for mental or behavioral health treatment.
Clinical Focus:
- Evidence‑based clinical assessment and diagnostic interviewing
- Use of standardized diagnostic and assessment tools, including the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) and the DIAMOND structured diagnostic interview.
Training Structure:
- Two 7-hour training days
- Six optional 1-hr post-training group consultation calls
Delivery Format: In‑person or virtual

Full Description

This training combines foundational content from Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Interviewing to support clinicians and supervisors in conducting evidence‑based, culturally responsive assessments and diagnostic evaluations across the lifespan.

Participants will learn core diagnostic interviewing skills and the role of structured assessment in identifying mental and behavioral health conditions. The training reviews considerations in diagnostic decision‑making, including developmental stage, clinical context, and treatment setting, and introduces standardized assessment tools used to support diagnostic accuracy.

The training includes instruction in administering the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) and the DIAMOND structured diagnostic interview. Participants will learn how to integrate information gathered through clinical assessments and interviews, standardized tools, and intake data to inform diagnostic considerations and develop a clinical case conceptualization.

This applied training incorporates didactic instruction and opportunities to observe and practice assessment and interviewing techniques to support effective and consistent diagnostic practices in clinical settings.

Upcoming Cohorts:

There are no upcoming cohorts of this training planned for the 2026-2027 training year. Please check back again later.

Eligibility Requirements

Be licensed or license-eligible (i.e., undergoing formal clinical supervision for licensure from a licensed clinical supervisor) to provide therapy services.
Possess a masters degree or higher in a mental health related field by the date of training.
Currently be providing therapy services to youth (under 18 years of age) residing in Fairfax County.
Be available to attend in-person for the full duration (both days one and two) of training without interruption.
Complete brief surveys used to evaluate the training program(s).
Be willing to pay out-of-pocket for parking ($19.50 per day) at GMU.

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Email CEBBH@gmu.edu for further information.