Washington Council for Behavioral Health

Peer Pathways Continuing Education Conference
2016-09-15 08:30 - 2016-09-16 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Courtyard Maarriott – Tacoma, 1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Certified Peer Counseling Conference for employed peer counselors in Washington State. Come learn about Co-occurring Disorders, Recovery, Resiliency, Suicide Prevention, First-onset Episode Psychosis, youth engagement in SUD and so much more! Learn from engaging experts in the field, network and have fun. Click here for more information.

What I Said and What I Meant: Improving Cross Cultural Communication
2016-09-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
Humans communicate on many levels: spoken language, tone, body language, style and personality. The fact that we have complex cultural identities and a host of differing past experiences increases the probability of cross-cultural miscommunications. This workshop presents major cross-cultural communication theories, ways that cultural values, power, privilege and differences affect the way we communicate, tools for questioning assumptions, and ways to improve cross-cultural communications skills.
About the Speaker:
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee, experienced educator and diversity consultant whose passion and expertise ranges from science and ethics for middle school students, gender equity in STEM education, cross-cultural communication, gender bias, relational aggression, identity development, anti-bullying, brain and learning, and more. Driven toward empowering youth to make a better future for themselves and their communities, and at the same time working with adults to help create inclusive communities that will help empower youth of all races, ethnic origins, genders, abilities, sexual orientations, and other identities.
3 Continuing education credits for social workers and therapists – NAWS-WA provider number 1975-121
Cost: $40.00 Single Registration non-NSMHA Providers | $30.00 Compass Health Workforce Members

Recovery & Resilience Workshop
2016-09-12 09:00 - 17:00 | North Sound Behavioral Health Organization – Snohomish Training Room, 301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
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Free Community Skills Training
2016-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | UW Seattle, School of Social Work, 4101 15th Ave NE (Room 305 A/B), Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
“In Seattle, we’re hosting a free 2-hour workshop for anyone who wants to learn how to tell and what to do and say when a friend, family member or co-worker is at risk for suicide. It will be led by our Director of Training Sue Eastgard, a nationally recognized suicide prevention expert and trainer, using the LEARN curriculum developed by Forefront.”
Please join us for this important opportunity to expand your skills, practice suicide prevention tools, and become more ready to support those who are at risk.
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot at www.tinyurl.com/WSPDTraining

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
2016-09-08 08:30 - 2016-09-09 16:30 | The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders – the coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder. It will further define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results, the Stages of Change, relapse prevention, and cover the SAMHSA perspective. In a classroom setting, peer counselors will learn how to positively work with people who experience co-occurring disorders. Please note, attendees are expected to be in attendance both days to receive a certificate of completion.

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CH Definition + Coordinated Entry
2016-09-06 13:00 - 14:00
DBHR, HCA, Dept. of Commerce and our national technical assistance organization HomeBase are hosting a series of webinars to bring attention to the new HUD definition of chronic homelessness and introduce coordinated entry and prioritization. The webinar will introduce the key HUD definition criteria and context for recent changes. The presentation will provide more detail on HUD’s prioritization update and provide an overview of coordinated entry, including tools to assist agencies to provide linkage to their local coordinated entry system.
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CH Definition + PRISM – Implications for MCOs & BHOs
2016-09-02 11:00 - 12:30
DBHR, HCA, Dept. of Commerce and our national technical assistance organization HomeBase are hosting a series of webinars to bring attention to the new HUD definition of chronic homelessness and the implications for MCOs, BHOs and providers. This presentation will discuss documentation strategies, resources, and tools. In addition, the presentation will introduce the intersection between individuals who meet the CH definition and PRISM which may assist providers to determine eligibility and target outreach/engagement efforts.
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Chronic homeless definition + DSHS Client Registry – Implications for housing providers
2016-08-30 09:00 - 10:00
DBHR, HCA, Dept. of Commerce and our national technical assistance organization HomeBase are hosting a series of webinars to bring attention to the new HUD definition of chronic homelessness and the implications for housing providers. This presentation will discuss documentation strategies, resources, and tools. In addition, the presentation will introduce the DSHS Client Registry that may assist providers to coordinate care.

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Fidelity Supported Employment Services (Webinar)
2016-08-25 13:30 - 14:30
This webinar will provide a detailed overview of fidelity supported employment services and best practices. Training content will help supported employment providers improve the quality of their services, and it will provide a learning opportunity for other health care stakeholders to better understand this service model.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9006438768928540676
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
2016-08-25 08:30 - 2016-08-26 16:30 | Comprehensive Healthcare – Auditorium, 402 S. 4th Ave, Yakima, WA, 98902, United States
Co-occurring Disorders Training for Peer Counselors is interactive and provides useful tools for Peer Counselors working with people who experience co-occurring disorders – the coexistence of both a mental health and a substance use disorder. It will further define co-occurring disorders, introduce study results, the Stages of Change, relapse prevention, and cover the SAMHSA perspective. In a classroom setting, peer counselors will learn how to positively work with people who experience co-occurring disorders. Please note, attendees are expected to be in attendance both days to receive a certificate of completion.
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Monthly DBHR Topical webinar on Housing
2016-08-25 08:30 - 10:00
The Building Relationships with Landlords Webinar will focus on providing participants with ideas, practical tools, and resources for working with private landlords to obtain housing in different settings and a discussion on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities. The webinar will not cover the legal aspects of the tenant/landlord law nor provide legal advice. However, it will provide ideas and suggested resources on how service providers can locate information on tenant/landlord laws, federal and local resources for obtaining housing, and a forum for asking questions on how best to work with landlords.
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Fidelity Supportive Housing Services (Webinar)
2016-08-23 13:30 - 14:30
This webinar will provide a detailed overview of fidelity supportive housing services and best practices. Training content will help supportive housing providers improve the quality of their services, and it will provide a learning opportunity for other health care stakeholders to better understand this service model.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1028186684757773572
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

Introduction to the definition of Chronic Homelessness
2016-08-23 09:00 - 10:00
DBHR, HCA, Dept. of Commerce and our national technical assistance organization, HomeBase, are hosting a series of webinars to bring attention to the new HUD definition of chronic homelessness. The chronic homeless population is one of the targeted populations for the new supportive housing benefit in the 1115 Medicaid Waiver, and this webinar will provide an overview of documentation requirements for demonstrating chronic homelessness so members of that population can receive services under the benefit. This webinar will highlight the HUD definition criteria and context for recent changes. The presentation will briefly break down documentation requirements and strategies. Our presenters will also review the federal benchmark process for measuring communities’ progress in ending chronic homelessness.
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ACH Presentation -Social Determinants of Health: Supported Employment
2016-08-22 09:30 - 12:00
The Healthier Washington 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver includes targeted community supports for supportive housing and supported employment services. This webinar is an opportunity to hear from national experts on the importance of addressing homelessness and long-term unemployment as we prepare to address whole health.
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W.R.A.P. Facilitator 3 Day Training
2016-08-22 - 2016-08-26 | Comprehensive Life Resources, 1201 South Proctor Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

Housing + Employment Works: Systems Performance Measures around Employment and Income Maximization
2016-08-18 13:00 - 15:00
This webinar will take place on August 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT. The audience will hear the importance of emphasizing employment and measuring income outcomes. In the new day of accountability, recipients need to consider the income of participants as key to housing stability and affordability in the long-term. You will hear how communities are measuring employment outcomes and the benefits to the CoC.

Documenting Medical Necessity In Your Service Notes (Webinar)
2016-08-18 10:30 - 11:30
This webinar will cover the case note documentation requirements under the new supportive housing and supported employment Medicaid benefits. Medicaid is a health insurance program, so case notes must document medical necessity in order for supportive housing and employment services to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement. Participants will learn how to assess and document medical necessity and adopt case note documentation practices that meet Medicaid’s requirements.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/815067246392670468
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

Monthly Topical Webinar on Employment
2016-08-18 08:30 - 10:00
The August webinar topic is Earnings, Benefits & Work Incentives: Help Support Decisions About Work featuring Rick Kugler from the Institute for Community Inclusion.
While there are many advantages to be gained through employment, fears and misunderstandings about the effect of a paycheck on cash benefits and healthcare frequently undermine a person’s work goal. The fact is, that most beneficiaries can increase their financial wellbeing and improve their quality of life through work. This webinar will introduce the basic principles of “Work Incentives” and demonstrate that earning money and retaining necessary support benefits aren’t mutually exclusive.
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Earnings, Benefits & Work Incentives: Help Support Decisions About Work (Webinar)
2016-08-18 08:30 - 10:00
While there are many advantages to be gained through employment, fears and misunderstandings about the effect of a paycheck on cash benefits and healthcare frequently undermine a person’s work goal. The fact is, that most beneficiaries can increase their financial wellbeing and improve their quality of life through work. This webinar will introduce the basic principles of “Work Incentives” and demonstrate that earning money and retaining necessary support benefits aren’t mutually exclusive.

You may ACCESS the webinar and participate at the link below:
http://connectpro97884399.adobeconnect.com/r5fd0v46lek/

Introduction to Washington’s New Supported Employment Services Medicaid Benefit (Webinar)
2016-08-17 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will provide a detailed overview of Washington’s targeted supported employment services Medicaid benefit that is on track to be approved and implemented this year. Training content will include the proposed eligibility criteria and scope of supported employment services covered by the benefit. An introduction to Medicaid payment systems and the steps supported employment providers can take to become licensed in order to be reimbursed for Medicaid supported employment services will be discussed.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3172387190995529476
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

Delivering Medicaid Supportive Housing Services Through the Behavioral Health System (Webinar)
2016-08-16 13:00 - 14:00
This training will introduce participants to Washington’s behavioral health care system, including Behavioral Health Organizations (BHOs). The behavioral health system is one of the three Medicaid payment systems that supportive housing providers will be able to work with in order to be reimbursed for delivering Medicaid supportive housing services (once the benefit is approved by the federal government). The webinar will discuss the steps supportive housing providers need to take in order to become eligible to develop contractual relationships with BHOs.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2789845105459683332
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

Delivering Medicaid Supportive Housing Services Through the Managed Care System (Webinar)
2016-08-15 11:00 - 12:00
This training will introduce participants to Washington’s managed health care system, including Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). The managed care system is one of the three Medicaid payment systems that supportive housing providers will be able to work with in order to be reimbursed for delivering Medicaid supportive housing services (once the benefit is approved by the federal government). The webinar will discuss the steps supportive housing providers need to take in order to become eligible to develop contractual relationships with MCOs.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6557284314638778116
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

2016 Standard CPC Training
2016-08-15 - 2016-08-19
Standard trainings are offered by DBHR to prepare consumers to become certified peer counselors. Adults, youth and parents are eligible for these trainings. Parents and youth on WISe teams must take a Youth/Family training.
Please send all applications to Jen McDonald, PO 45330, Lacey WA 98504 or jenmcdon2@dshs.wa.gov
Read all of the information on this webpage to understand the application and certification process. If you cannot find the information you need, please call Jen McDonald at 360-725-1718.
Please submit an application even if you did last year—this is a year of transition and we do not want your application to be missed. We’re sorry we will not be able to predict when you will be invited to a training, but will fill trainings as possible during the year (no calls, please).
Online Course-should be available by April. You can submit an application now for trainings after June, but you will need to complete the online course for July-Dec trainings before being a confirmed participant.
Below are a list of all 2016 State Wide Training:

LaConner Feb 22-26 (Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan counties only)
Vancouver – March 14-18
Yakima – April 11-15
Spokane – May 2-6 (STATEWIDE—will invite participants from across the state)
Tacoma – June 6-10 (PILOT training for new curriculum and test. Online course required)
Seattle/Renton – July 11-15 (New curriculum and test. Online course required)
Grays Harbor – August 15-19 (Statewide—will invite participants from across the state. New curriculum and test. Online course required)
Everett – September 19-23 (New curriculum and test. Online course required)

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
2016-08-12 08:30 - 16:30 | Navos, 1210 SW 136th Street, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Ethics and Boundaries for Peer Specialists is a dynamic, interactive workshop designed for Peer Counselors in any role. The content is largely based on the International Association of Peer Specialists document, National Ethical Guidelines and Practice Standards. Participants will come away with a clear understanding of the ethics, guidelines, and boundaries that are essential to their profession.
Beth Gould, is a Life Coach, Professional Trainer, and Public Speaker as well as owner of Greater Vision Life Coaching and serving on the board of directors for Consumer Voices are Born (CVAB) and for the Skagit County PACT Team. With 20+ years in corporate supervisory and management experience, her personal growth workshop and individual coaching sessions are known for life-changing results.
Beth is grateful that her own battle with mental illness had such a profound effect on her life and has dedicated herself to helping people find the greatest vision for their lives.
*Snacks and coffee provided. Lunch is not included. Lunch break from 12pm-1pm.

Introduction to Washington’s New Supportive Housing Services Medicaid Benefit (Webinar)
2016-08-11 13:00 - 14:00
This webinar will provide a detailed overview of Washington’s targeted supportive housing services Medicaid benefit that is on track to be approved and implemented this year. Training content will include the proposed eligibility criteria and the scope of supportive housing services covered by the benefit. An introduction to Medicaid payment systems and the steps supportive housing providers can take to become licensed in order to be reimbursed for Medicaid supportive housing services will be discussed.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4733961983274546180
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

Delivering Medicaid Supportive Housing Services Through the Aging and Long-Term Service Administration (Webinar)
2016-08-10 14:00 - 15:00
This training will introduce participants to Washington’s Aging and Long-Term Service Administration (ALTSA). ALTSA is one of the three Medicaid payment systems that supportive housing service providers will be able to work with in order to be reimbursed for delivering Medicaid supportive housing services (once the benefit is approved by the federal government). The webinar will discuss which ALTSA clients are likely to be eligible for the supportive housing services Medicaid benefit and how providers can develop a contractual relationship with ALTSA to be reimbursed for delivering supportive housing services.
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3738576305672120068
For more information on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s Medicaid Webinar Training Series click here.

Great Minds @ Work Employment Conference
2016-08-09 - 2016-08-10 | St. Martin’s University, Lacey , WA, United States

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
2016-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Compass Health Everett, 4526 Federal Ave, Everett, WA, 98203, United States
Do you know a youth that may be facing mental health challenges?
Do you know how to help?
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and most importantly – teaches individuals how to help a youth in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.
This introductory course is not intended for current mental health treatment providers.

Building Relationships with Landlords (webinar)
2016-07-28 08:30 - 10:00
The Building Relationships with Landlords Webinar will focus on providing participants with ideas, practical tools, and resources for working with private landlords to obtain housing in different settings and a discussion on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities. The webinar will not cover the legal aspects of the tenant/landlord law nor provide legal advice. However, it will provide ideas and suggested resources on how service providers can locate information on tenant/landlord laws, federal and local resources for obtaining housing, and a forum for asking questions on how best to work with landlords.
The July topical webinar on Housing scheduled for July 28th from 8:30-10:00 will feature Pat Tucker from Advocates for Human Potential.
Ms. Tucker is a nationally-recognized leader in supportive housing, supported employment, and community integration for people with disabilities, including those with behavioral health conditions. Her diverse career has fashioned a unique perspective on employment for people with disabilities, job development, permanent supportive housing and supported employment management. Before joining Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), Ms. Tucker spent more than 20 years supervising affordable housing programs. Realizing that housing alone did not cure homelessness, she added employment programs to all of the housing programs that she managed. Operated mostly by staff with lived experience of homelessness, these programs founds job for hundreds of clients.
As a Senior Program Manager and one of AHP’s top trainers, Ms. Tucker’s professional experiences and creative spirit produce a training style that is concise, easily followed, worthwhile and fun. She brings a passion to her trainings and successfully takes difficult, complex subjects and transforms them into information everyone can enjoy. Regardless of the topic, people attending Ms. Tucker’s trainings gain a deeper, fuller and clearer understanding of the content area and the skills necessary to complete related tasks with greater confidence and effectiveness.

W.R.A.P. Facilitator 5 Day Training
2016-07-25 - 2016-07-29 | Navos, 1210 SW 136th Street, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
