Mobile Crisis for Peers & Other Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals: LIVE WEBINAR Registration Closed

There is a common misconception that behavioral health crises can only be managed by clinical licensed staff, however, according to the 2020 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care Best Practice Toolkit, incorporating and training Peer Support Specialist (PSS) staff can be a safe, effective, and timely program alternative to help with reducing suicide risk of persons in crises.   Additionally, allowing thoroughly training Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs) and Qualified Behavioral Aides (QBAs) staff to actively participate on a Mobile Crisis Team can increase the ability of programs to create and operate highly effective Mobile Crisis Teams with ease.  Intended as a companion presentation to the Mobile Crisis for Behavioral Health Professional, this training will focus on the significant role that Peer Support Staff can play on a Mobile Crisis Team and, will provide steps organizations can take to build effective Mobile Crisis Teams comprised of Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs – licensed staff) in addition to Peer Support Staff, now serving as QMHAs and QBAs. 

Presented by: Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC and Crystal Jaquette, MA, MFT

About the Pathways in Crisis Services (PICS) Project:

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.

Continuing Education Units: 3 CEUs

This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.

*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.

This program was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Bureau of Behavioral Health, Prevention, and Wellness through grant funding. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT. Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization.

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