The Pathways in Crisis Services Project provides academic course curriculum infusion and professional learning events focused on evidence-based crisis programs that include: crisis intervention, de-escalation services, mobile crisis and crisis stabilization for both target populations (Pre-service (students) and Practicing Behavioral Health Professionals) with the goal of increasing knowledge and skills leading to use in practice.

Description

This training is a companion training to the PICS Mobile Crisis for Behavioral Health Professionals. In this training we will focus on the significant role that Peer Support staff encompass on a mobile crisis team, and how to effectively and ethically build a Mobile Crisis Team that is comprised of Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs - licensed clinical staff) and thoroughly training Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs) & Qualified Behavioral Aides (QBAs). There is a common misconception that behavioral health crises can only be managed by clinically licensed staff; however, research brought to us by the 2020 Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) National Guidelines for  Behavioral Health Crisis Care Best Practice Toolkit, shows us that incorporating Peer Support staff can be a safe and effective program mechanism for reducing suicide risk for persons in crisis. Additionally, allowing thoroughly trained QMHA and QBA level staff to actively participate in a Mobile Crisis Team can increase the ability of programs to create and operate highly effective Mobile Crisis Teams to be available for when our community members need them most. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Describe the role of Peer Support staff within a mobile crisis team.

• Explain how Peer Support staff contribute to safe and effective crisis response, including suicide risk reduction.

• Identify appropriate roles and responsibilities of QMHPs, QMHAs, and QBAs on a mobile crisis team.

• Apply ethical and effective approaches to building and training a mobile crisis team that includes licensed clinicians and non-licensed support staff.

• Recognize how incorporating Peer Support, QMHA, and QBA staff can expand access to effective mobile crisis services.

Presented by:

Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC and Crystal Jaquette, MA, MFT

Continuing Education Units:

3 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 3

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Counseling Services

• Case Management

• Discharge and Continuing Care

• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: No

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

This course is NOT approved by the Nevada Certification Board

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