Course Code: REL-BHC-0-BHNIICW
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe common challenges experienced by youth involved in the child welfare system.
Identify risk and protective factors that influence the behavioral health of youth in the child welfare system.
Explain assessment and intervention strategies that can support youth with behavioral health needs in the child welfare system.
Outline:
Section 1: Challenges Experienced by Youth Involved in the Child Welfare System
Child Welfare System
Malik’s First Contact
Child Welfare Placements
Common Challenges
Behavioral Health Disorders
Trauma
Cultural Differences
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Risk and Protective Factors That Influence the Mental Health of Youth in the Child Welfare System
Risk Factors
Malik’s Story Continues
ACEs
Trauma Triggers or Re-traumatization
Broken or Unstable Relationships
Frequent Transitions
Overuse of Psychotropic Medications
Protective Factors
Enhancing Protective Factors
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Assessment and Intervention Strategies That Support Youth in the Child Welfare System
Gathering Background Information
Concerns for Malik
Screening and Assessment
Observations
Interventions
Build Resilience
Use Trauma-Informed Practices
Consider Psychotropic Medication
Engage in Team-Based Care
Continued Support for Malik
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D
Amanda Gayle received her PhD. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina, where she was in private practice for 15 years, serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home, Children and Youth: Residential Care Facility, Children and Youth: Social Service Agency, Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Community Support Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.