The Provider Training Program aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of licensed clinicians through a structured and comprehensive series of training modules. This initiative focuses on delivering high-quality content and training across various formats, including webinars, clinical supervision series, and asynchronous courses.
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12/17/2024 & 12/24/2024 |
Josalin J. Hunter |
Evidence, Cultural Considerations, and Healing Strategies in Black Mental Health Registration Closed |
Target audience:
Mental health professionals including psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, pastoral counselors, school counselors, as well those who would like to learn more about topics specific to the field of behavioral healthcare.
Times:
(Didactic) Day 1: 10:00 am – 12 pm EST
(Ask The Expert) Day 2: 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST
Location Address: Virtual via Big Blue Button
Registration:
All webinars are free. However, pre-registration is required.
ADA Statement: Registrants requiring any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in our training programs, please contact us by email at bhs-support@unc.edu or call us at (919) 843-6083 after completing registration to ensure we have enough time to secure the requested services.
Inclement Weather Policy: Any announcements regarding changes to the schedule due to inclement weather will be posted on http://bhs.unc.edu. Registered participants will also be notified by email.
Continuing Education:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Completing both webinars qualifies for 3.5 contact hours.
This course is pending approval from the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 3.5 contact hours.
Confirmation Notices and Certificates of Completion:
We will confirm your registration by email after registration is received. The email will contain instructions on how to join the webinar along with the link. Successful completion includes full attendance for the entire day. Within 7 days of the conclusion of the webinar, you will receive an email notifying you that the evaluations and certificates are ready. The email will include a link to https://bhs.unc.edu where you can log in using the username and password you chose at registration. Once you have logged in, you will see the training titles listed under "My Courses" on the left side. After clicking on the link, you will be taken to another page where you can click the link to the event evaluation. Once you have completed and submitted your evaluation, you can click on the link to access the Certificate of Completion. Your Certificate will be emailed to you as a PDF document.
Contact for Questions:
For questions, further information, or concerns, contact us via email at bhs-support@unc.edu or call us at (919) 843-6083
Presenter Information: See the "Presenters" tab above.
10/22/2024 & 10/24/2024 - Ethical Foundations in Behavioral Health: Principles and Practices for Clinicians
This comprehensive presentation is designed to enhance your understanding of core ethical principles in behavioral health. This session will cover essential concepts such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, providing practical strategies for applying these principles to real-world scenarios. Participants will explore topics including confidentiality, informed consent, and the intersection of legal and ethical standards, with a focus on navigating common ethical dilemmas.
Additionally, the presentation will address the influence of cultural diversity on ethical decision-making and emphasize the importance of self-awareness and ongoing professional development. Through interactive discussions and case studies, clinicians will gain valuable insights and tools to uphold ethical standards and deliver eIective, compassionate care.
Presenter: Brittany Greene
Learning Objectives:
- Understand core ethical principles in behavioral health.
- Apply structured ethical decision-making models to case scenarios to enhance their ability to resolve complex ethical dilemmas.
- Learn about the intersection of legal requirements and ethical standards in behavioral health practice.
- Learn about the impact of cultural diversity on ethical decision-making and learn to incorporate cultural competence into ethical practice to better serve diverse client populations.
Agenda:
Day 1:
12:00pm:12:10pm - Welcome/introduction of speaker/housekeeping items
12:10-1:45pm - Presentation/instruction
1:45-2pm - Q& A/closing remarks
Day 2:
12:00-12:05pm- Welcome and housekeeping
12:05-12:20pm- Short review/presentation of topic
12:20-1:30pm- Q&A/closing remarks
12/17/2024 & 12/19/2024 - Evidence, Cultural Considerations, and Healing Strategies in Black Mental Health
This presentation explores the unique mental health experiences of Black individuals, emphasizing the interplay of systemic, cultural, and historical factors that shape these experiences. It will highlight evidence-based insights into disparities in mental health outcomes, discuss the cultural considerations necessary for effective therapeutic engagement, and present healing strategies rooted in culturally responsive care. The session aims to empower mental health professionals and community members to address barriers to care, promote healing, and foster resilience in Black communities, and in mental health service and professional work.
Presenter: Josalin J. Hunter
Learning Objectives:
- Examine key research on mental health disparities in Black communities, including the effects of systemic racism, historical trauma, and inequities in access to care.
- Discuss how cultural beliefs, intergenerational experiences, and stigma influence mental health perceptions and treatment approaches in black mental healthcare.
- Identify effective therapeutic methods and community-based practices that leverage cultural strengths, such as spirituality, collective healing, and storytelling.
- Develop actionable strategies to address systemic barriers and promote equitable mental health policies and practices for Black communities.
Agenda:
Day 1:
10:00 am - 10:10 am - Welcome/introduction of speaker/housekeeping items
10:10 am - 11:45 am - Presentation/instruction
11:45 am- 12:00 pm - Q& A/closing remarks
Day 2:
10:00am - 10:10am - Welcome/introduction of speaker/housekeeping items
10:10am - 11:15am - Presentation/instruction
11:15 am- 11:30am - Q& A/closing remarks
Brittany Greene, MA, LCMHCA, LCAS-A, NCC
Brittany Greene is a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate (LCMHCA) and licensed clinical addictions specialist associate (LCAS-A) in the State of North Carolina. She also is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Brittany is the Provider Training Program Specialist for Behavioral Health Springboard within the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Brittany has served as a Behavioral Health Ambassador for the SAMHSA-funded HBCU C.A.R.E.S. program, where she worked to expose college students at historically black colleges and universities to careers in the field of behavioral health, as well as issues in behavioral health through interactive presentations and conversations. She also was a Research Scholar with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Center for Excellence, inaugural cohort participating in research, discussions, and presentations on how to prevent Veteran suicide. Brittany started her career as a mental health clinician in private practice serving individuals with various presenting concerns, including substance use and behavioral disorders. Brittany’s career background prior to her current role has included working in the school system as an Elementary school teacher and as a Disability analyst for the State of North Carolina under the Social Security Administration. Brittany holds a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem State University and dual Master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from North Carolina Central University.
Josalin J. Hunter, PhD, LCSW, MSW, MPH
Dr. Josalin Hunter is passionate about equity in health & mental health; resilience, health education for community, diversity & inclusion, and social justice- and particularly, where these areas intersect. She is always in service of and advocating for youth and the improvement of health and mental health in black & IPOC communities. She is currently the Director of DEI at Coastal Horizons (the largest mental/behavioral health and substance use recovery non-profit in southeastern NC). She also teaches as tenured part-time faculty at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and is a practicing licensed clinical therapist. Josalin has over 30 published articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, a chapter on a clinician’s perspective on the way trauma shows up in higher education classrooms and has presented many times over the years both nationally and internationally. Josalin holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, dual master’s degrees in social work and public health from University of Missouri Saint Louis and Emory University, respectively, and a doctorate in Health Promotion and Behavior from University of Georgia’s School of Public Health.
Provider Training Webinar Series Continuing Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Each successfully completed webinar qualifies for 3.5 contact hour.
This course is pending approval from the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 3.5 contact hour.