MVBCN clinical trainings are designed to meet the needs of our consumers and agencies, and often link with systems improvement priorities. Trainings are free and are certified to meet continuing education credit requirements for behavioral health professionals. Generally participation is open only to staff working within MVBCN-contracted agencies. Some workshops are designed to include a broader audience, such as consumers, advocates, or allied agency partners. If this is the case, a flyer identifying who should attend will be made available to the target audience.
Pre-registration is required for all MVBCN trainings. The registration process consists of mailing or faxing a registration form to our office. You will receive a faxed or mailed confirmation of your registration.
MVBCN Training Calendar
September-November 2010
Current as of August 13, 2010
NOTE: Registration forms will be posted on this webpage and also emailed to each BCN provider agency approximately one month prior to each training.
Choose either September 16 or September 21
Registration form
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Customer Care Begins with YOU: Luncheon and Training for Staff in Non-Clinical Roles
Lunch provided.
Agency receptionists and support staff are the first point of contact for clients. Your interactions set the tone and can determine how well we engage with people needing our services. This training will bring you state of the art techniques developed in healthcare to improve the customer’s experience. Guest trainer will be David Barlow, Director of Service Excellence at Salem Hospital. We will also review the unique sensitivities of our clients due to their previous history of trauma.
September 23
Registration form
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Integrated Treatment Planning 6.5 hours CEU
Janet Bardossi, LCSW
Lunch provided. The goal of this training is to develop pragmatic strategies for taking complex information and developing clinical formulations and treatment plans that address the interactions between substance abuse, gambling and mental illness and help people reach their recovery goals. This training will use the structure of ASAM 2R patient placement criteria to address common co-occurring treatment issues. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BRING SAMPLES OF YOUR CASES TO THE TRAINING AS A METHOD TO APPLY YOUR LEARNING.
October 12
Registration form
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BCN 101: Introduction to BCN
Kathy Savicki & Helen Lara
Lunch provided. For NEW Agency Staff & BCN Committee Consumer-Advocates. Welcome to an orientation to the Oregon Health Plan, and the history and running of the BCN. At the end of this meeting, you will understand the funding and management of BCN services. You’ll be prepared to impact this dynamic Network and take an active part in decision-making.
November 5
Registration form
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Motivational Interviewing 101: The Basics 6.5 hours CEU
Kathyleen Tomlin, MS, LPC, CADC III
Lunch provided. Improving our response to consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance disorders will require that all staff are skilled in matching interventions to the consumer’s motivation and readiness for change. This is an introductory training and will be most helpful to staff who have not yet incorporated these skills into their practice. The focus will be on work with adults and adolescents.
GOALS:
• Increase knowledge and understanding of Motivational Interviewing and Change • Understand Phases I strategies of MI • Practice strategies and skills to enhance motivation and decrease resistance
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