The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI

This Training is Being Offered By: The Opioid Treatment Health Home Initiative and The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center This course requires knowledge of “Basic Group Counseling,” skills through professional experience or completion of the course which identified evidence-based group treatment models, group dynamics, and the role of the group counselor. In a 6- hour virtual course, practical examples of treatment intervention applications that match the specific needs of special group populations will be presented. The term special populations can be defined as any sub-group of the dominant culture. For example, groups that are of a different culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, or composed of members with similar experiences (sexual and physical abuse; war; chronic illness), and emotional states (dual diagnoses, fear, anger, depression. . .). Interactive lessons to be processed in multiple break-out sessions, will provide an opportunity to integrate group leadership roles and skills that meet the course objectives. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for you to share a story about a difficult group treatment experience that you have had and would like receive treatment intervention feedback from myself and the class about. Continuing Education Credits: Social Work CEUs: This training has been approved for 6.0 continuing education units by the National Association of Social Workers. Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This trainings has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 6.0 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 6.0 continuing education credits. Instructor: Dee Lexandra, PhD, MSW, LCSW, CAP Read more

This training is being offered by: The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI and The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals   This training is appropriate for Community Support Professionals and Case Managers.   This training focuses on trauma and trauma informed care. It will provide information on the impact of trauma on a person’s functioning, understanding the cultural and social context of trauma, strategies to work with individuals impacted by trauma and cultivating self-care and self-awareness to prevent compassion fatigue. Continuing Education Credits: Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by The RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). Certified Peer Recovery Specialist CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC & RC affiliate) Read more

This training is being offered by: The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI and The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals   This training is appropriate for Community Support Professionals and Case Managers. The intent of this self-paced online program is to provide an overview of the concepts of Compassion Fatigue, Traumatic Stress, Burnout as well as generate discussions of Self-Care Plans, individual Resiliency and Compassion Satisfaction in the workplace. As behavioral health clinical staff (case managers, residential staff, direct support workers), the current COVID-19 pandemic has placed an ever increasing burden on staff who work with this vulnerable, often traumatized client populations. Personal and psychological safety takes on a greater emphasis. It is hoped that this educational self-paced experience will better equip you to remain safe, while acquiring a more robust understanding of the nature of our work which requires the use of empathy and compassion. Continuing Education Credits: Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by The RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). Certified Peer Recovery Specialist CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC & RC affiliate)   Read more

This training is being sponsored by: The Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative and The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals This workshop will discuss the growing diversity in RI and the US and how it is impacting the mental health profession. Participants will learn about how issues of diversity show up in the supervisee and supervisor relationship. Participants will also learn strategies on how to affirm and empower supervisees, as well as how to address power dynamics within the relationship.   CEU Information: Social Work CEUs: This training is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers 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: Jennifer Gaviria, LICSW Domain: 12, 18 Read more

This training is being offered by:  The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals and The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI This workshop will be an informative presentation on eating disorders.  The attendees will increase their knowledge and awareness of all eating disorders which will include diagnosis, signs and symptoms, warning signs, prevention and treatment plans.    Continuing Education Credits: Social Worker CEUs: This training has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 1.5 continuing education credits. Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 1.5 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 1.5 continuing education credit. Instructor: Adriana Brayman, CEDRD, CIEC, LDN 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 workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of ethical and liability issues related to substance abuse treatment and intervention. Ethical and liability issues will be reviewed concerning work with individuals, families and groups. Program topics will include: confidentiality and privacy, boundaries and dual relationships, conflicts of interest, negligent intervention, use of technology and social media, impaired professionals, consultation, supervision, client records and termination of treatment. Emphasis will be on strategies for preventing ethical dilemmas and liability risks. Curriculum meets chemical dependency certification. Continuing Education Credits: Social Worker CEUs: This training has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 6.0 continuing education credits. Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 6.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate). Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 6.0 continuing education credits. Trainer: Frederic Reamer, PhD Read more