Course Code: REL-BHC-0-WMEIEH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to reduce barriers and enhance service delivery for marginalized populations experiencing homelessness.
Indicate effective interdisciplinary collaboration techniques to support individuals experiencing homelessness
Identify evidence-based strategies for effectively addressing homelessness in individuals experiencing co-occurring medical, psychological, and psychosocial complexities. tive interventions you can use to improve outcomes for individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
Outline:
Section 1: Supporting Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Effective Support
Juniper’s Experience
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Roles and Responsibilities
Techniques for Effective Collaboration
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evidence-Based Strategies for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Co-Occurring Conditions
Evidenced-Based Strategies
Addressing Medical Complexities
Assertive Community Treatment
Integrated Medical Outreach Programs
Medication Management Programs
Addressing Psychological Disorders
Accessibility of Mental Health Services
Addressing Psychosocial Difficulties
Critical Time Intervention
Therapeutic Work Programs and Vocational Support
Housing Stability Interventions
SOAR Model for Income Support
Juniper’s Interdisciplinary Collaboration Meeting
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practices
Trauma-Informed Care
Organizational Trauma-Informed Care Strategies
Individual Trauma-Informed Care Strategies
Cultural Responsiveness and Humility
Importance of Cultural Responsiveness
Strategies for Culturally Responsive Care
Reducing Systemic Barriers
Juniper’s Care in Action
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesWriter: 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.
Reviewer: Sheila Hughes, MA, LPC, LAC
Sheila Hughes holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and maintains dual licensure in Professional Counseling and Addiction Counseling. With extensive experience in trauma-informed care, substance use disorder treatment, and advocacy for underserved populations, Sheila is particularly dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and co-occurring mental health challenges. Her clinical and community work emphasizes evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches to behavioral health. As a subject matter expert, Sheila contributes to training, curriculum development, and policy efforts aimed at improving access and quality of care for vulnerable communities.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; Behavioral Analyst Personnel; Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.