The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI

This training is being sponsored by:  The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals  This program meets the state of Rhode Island’s behavioral healthcare facility licensing requirement for Human Rights Officer Training. Participants will be provided an overview of the roles, responsibilities and processes related to client rights regulations in RI. Training Goals include:(a) learning the RI state policies governing Human Rights for Substance Abuse and mental Health Clients; (b) defining the roles and responsibilities of the Human Rights Officer (HRO) in a CBO serving MH/SA clients; (c) learning the State recommended client grievance process; (d) understanding human rights; (e) developing a plan to implement or enhance an HRO process in the participant’s organization.   Continuing Education Credits: Social Worker CEUs: This training has been approved for 3.0 National Association of Social Workers continuing education credits. Trainer:  Ruby Nicholson, RHIT   Domain 17 Read more

This training is being offered by:  The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI and the Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative  This course is designed to provide information to health care professionals on interpersonal violence. Topics of discussion will include the cycle of violence, types of violence, and the influence of external factors such as addiction. Other areas of discussion will include the impact of the beliefs of the practitioner, and common mistakes, as well as interventions. Participants will also learn about the different types of abuse, as well as strategies for working with clients who undergo abuse.   CEU Information: Social Work CEUs: This training has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 3.0 continuing education credits. Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This trainings has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education units. The RICB is an IC & RC affiliate. Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training is pending approval by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 3.0 continuing education credits. Trainer: Matthew Boucher, LICSW, LCDP Domains: 1,2,6,7,14 Read more

This course is being offered by: The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals with support from The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI.    This course provides an overview of the Rhode Island behavioral healthcare system, key services, and common language in order to help you be ab effective service delivery provider who can connect individuals to the right level of care and to know what resources are available in the state.   Read more

This training is being sponsored by: The Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative   This training will explore the current state of recreational and medical use of cannabis in order for participants to learn about how cannabis works in the body for medical issues, safety issues related to cannabis use, and how the medical marijuana system is utilized. Continuing Education Credits: Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training is pending approval by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 2.0 continuing education credit. Social Worker CEUs: This training has been approved for 2.0 National Association of Social Workers continuing education credits. Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs:  This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 2.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC​&​RC affiliate). Instructor: Kathleen Kristopik RN, BS BC CARN, QMHP Domain(s): 2,5,6     Read more

This training is being offered by:  The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals and  The Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative This is a six hour training being held three hours on August 22, 2024 and three hours on August 23, 2024. This training will provide an overview of medications used in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), including a brief history of opioids and opioid treatment in the US; recognizing the signs and symptoms of OUD; overview of the biological mechanisms and efficacy of medications used to treat OUD; changes in treatment related to the COVID-19 pandemic; and addressing stigma related to both OUD and medications used in treatment.   Trainer: Lisa Peterson, LMHC/LCDP/LCDS/MAC   CEU Information: Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training is approved by The RI Certification Board for 6.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). Social Worker CEUs: This training is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers for 6.0 continuing education credits. Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training is pending approval by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 6.0 continuing education credits. Read more

This training is being sponsored by: The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals Description: The Trans-theoretical Model, commonly known as the Stages of Change, describes the states humans find themselves in as they consider, make and maintain changes. MI is a flexible communication tool kit that promotes connection, collaboration and mobilizes inner and outer resources.  This highly interactive, intermediate-level course integrates the two, provides practice in identifying the Stage of Change as it shifts and offers a menu of practical MI skills to work effectively within each stage.   CEU Information: Social Work CEUs: This training has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers is for 3.0 continuing education units (Cross Cultural CEUs). Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education units. The RICB is an IC & RC affiliate. Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training is pending approval by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 3.0 continuing education credits. Trainer: Lisabeth Bennett, NBC-HWC, NCTTP Read more