Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DTSISMI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the primary benefits and challenges of telehealth sessions for individuals with serious mental illness.
Indicate effective ways to use and modify telehealth service delivery to maximize its effectiveness for individuals with serious mental illness.
Recall evidence-based interventions and crisis management strategies when delivering care over telehealth to people with serious mental illness.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Telehealth
Overview of Telehealth and Serious Mental Illness
Should Ben Start Telehealth?
What Is Serious Mental Illness?
What Is Telehealth?
Benefits and Challenges of Telehealth
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Making Telehealth Work for People With SMI
Deciding Telehealth Suitability
Being Mindful of Implicit Bias
Screening Clients for Telehealth
Complying With Laws
Considering the Organization
What Should You Do?
Preparing Clients and Care Teams
Getting Informed Consent
Setting Expectations and Supporting Technology Use
Addressing Equity and Structural Barriers
What’s Happening Here?
Building Rapport and Engagement
Building Therapeutic Relationships
Using Flexible and Hybrid Models
Involving Collateral Supports
Modifying Based on Symptoms
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Evidence-Based Telehealth Interventions
Evidence-Based Treatment for SMI
Medication Management
Assertive Community Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis
Self-Management
Trauma-Focused Treatment
Group Therapy Via Telehealth
Amie’s Reaction to Telehealth
Crisis Services: Maintaining Safety in Telehealth
Developing Emergency Plans
Assessing Risk
Safety Planning
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
Interstate Compacts and License Portability
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; 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.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.