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Virtual Training

Enhancing LOCUS Skills- June


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Topic Areas:
LOCUS
Categories:
Virtual Training
Presenters:
Jasmin White, MA, LPC, NCC, CAADC |  Jean Pfaendtner, LMSW
Duration:
Half Day Training
License:
Never Expires.

Dates


Tags: Virtual


Description

This workshop is designed for those individuals who want to fine-tune and enhance their understanding and use of the LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System).  Ideal for users of the LOCUS, LOCUS trainers, and organizational supervisors.  Topics include:  understanding the purpose of LOCUS, use of independent criteria, factoring in co-morbidity, utilizing LOCUS within person-centered planning, and understanding appropriate utilization of overrides with accompanying clinical rationale.  There will be time for problem-solving and questions.

Agenda:

Morning Sessions:

8:45 a.m.      

Sign-On to Zoom

9 – 10 a.m.

Introductions, LOCUS Overview and User Challenges with the LOCUS

10 – 10:30 a.m.

User Error Patterns with the LOCUS

10:30 – 11 a.m.

Case Examples Practice

11 – 11:45 a.m.

Correcting Error Patterns and Writing Clinical Rationales

11:45 a.m.  – Noon  

Conclusion of Training

 

Afternoon Session:

12:45 p.m.  

Sign-On to Zoom

1 – 2 p.m.   

Introductions, LOCUS Overview and User Challenges with the LOCUS

2 – 2:30 p.m.

User Error Patterns with the LOCUS

2:30 – 3 p.m.

Case Examples Practice

3 – 3:45 p.m.

Correcting Error Patterns and Writing Clinical Rationales

3:30 – 4 p.m.      

Conclusion of Training

Objectives

Objective 1

Participants will identify five user challenges typically associated with the LOCUS.


Objective 2

Participants will understand three typical errors when scoring the LOCUS.

 


Objective 3

Participants will demonstrate the ability to write appropriate clinical rationale for LOCUS overrides.


Credits


Social Work

Social Workers: This course qualifies for a maximum of 2.5 Continuing Education hours. The Community Mental Health Association is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC 060818. Qualifies as “face-to-face" (in-person) education.

 

 


Attendance Only Record of Attendance: This certificate verifies attendance only. No continuing education credit is awarded with this certificate. CE-eligible certificates are available separately in the participant portal.

Presenter

Jasmin White, MA, LPC, NCC, CAADC's Profile

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Presenter

MDHHS


Jasmin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who is a Certified Advanced Addictions counselor. Jasmin has been working in the Community Mental Health field for 10+ years and is a consultant for MDHHS for the LOCUS implementation project. Jasmin has been using and training the LOCUS for over 15 years. In the past, Jasmin was the co-lead for implementation In Oakland County and uses it daily clinically and in a supervisory capacity. In her role with MDHHS, she is co-leading on the implementation project, co-creator of the LOCUS Fidelity tool, and a fidelity team lead. Jasmin thoroughly enjoys working on the LOCUS implementation project and is excited to help other regions implement it successfully and with fidelity.


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Presenter

MDHHS


Jean is a co-coordinator of the MDHHS statewide LOCUS Implementation Project.  Formerly a ten-year co-lead for the Oakland County LOCUS implementation, Jean has worked with social workers, case managers, supervisors to enhance LOCUS use, reliability, and fidelity.  Jean is a long-term training director and recipient rights manager within the behavioral health and substance use systems.


Terms and Conditions

Payment Methods and Cancellation Policy

Terms and Conditions—

Payment MUST be received at the time of registration. No checks or ACH will be accepted. No exceptions to this rule.

No shows will not receive a refund.

Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel and do not attend, you will not receive a refund.  Substitutions are permitted based on availability. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to the training for a full refund of less administrative fee based on the registration price below. 

Training fee

Administrative fee

$10-99

$10

$100-199

$25

$200 and over

$50

 

If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the training, no refund will be given.  

Special Accommodations: This information is requested when you register, however arrangements for special accommodations will be honored for those who submit via email 14 days prior to the training. Clearly state your specific needs for mobility assistance, interpreters, etc. Attempts for on-site requests will be made.

National Accreditation Rules: National Accreditation rules indicate that if you are over five (5) minutes late or depart early, you forfeit your continuing education hours for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that CMHA must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide continuing education hours in the future. This rule will be strictly followed.

Evaluation: Each participant is required to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this conference was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the conference or you may contact CMHA at 517-374-6848 or through our website at for resolution.

Severe Weather Policy: Events will take place as scheduled and we will not be able to refund registration fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the CMHA website at  www.CMHAM.org for scheduling delays and event updates.

Permission to Record, Use Image or Representation: I give my permission for Community Mental Health Association of Michigan ("CMHA"), to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce my voice, image or likeness, and to use it in various formats and for the purposes within CMHA's mission of teaching, public service and patient care. Distribution methods may include, but are not limited to the classroom, television (including TV, broadcast, cable, and other), the Internet (including websites, webcasts and podcasts), print publications or other medium not existing or later created. CMHA retains the right not to use the footage for other than archival purposes. Any copyright protected works which I deliberately provide or otherwise include as part of a recording are either my own property or works for which I have the permission of the copyright owner to use in any way.

Code of Conduct: CMHA strives to create a training environment that is safe, inclusive, and fosters learning. As an attendee of a CMHA training, you agree to contribute to the success of such an environment. CMHA attendees are responsible for proper and ethical behavior during trainings. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful visual, verbal, or written communication during your time as an attendee. Attendees are also not permitted to record any part of this training for personal or other use. If CMHA becomes aware that a participant has failed to abide by this code of conduct, then the association may take whatever actions it deems appropriate, including, for example, removal from the training without refund, notification of participant’s employer, removal of any continuing education credits, and disqualification from attending future events.

BY SUBMITTING THIS REGISTRATION, I AM AGREEING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO CMHA's ABOVE POLICIES.


Virtual Participation Guidelines

You are expected to actively participate in this virtual training. See below for additional information about virtual training requirements and recommendations:

  • After registering with CMHA, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be automatically registered in Zoom and will access the training through your account on CMHA’s registration site.
  • It is recommended that you log into the Zoom meeting through your account on CMHA’s registration site five to ten minutes before the training to test your equipment.
  • If you are experiencing technical issues prior to or during the training, please contact CE21 tech support to assist, but there is no guarantee that they can solve the issue. You are responsible for the functionality of your own equipment and being able to fully participate in the virtual training.
  • You must watch the virtual training LIVE to receive credit for the training.
  • Being on camera is strongly encouraged to ensure active participation.
  • To verify attendance, unique codes will be provided once at the beginning and at the end of each training day. You will be required to input the codes through your account on CMHA’s registration site at the end of the training. It is your responsibility to write down the code each day of the training. Do not share codes with other attendees.
  • Zoom reports will indicate arrival and departure times (for continuing education you must be logged into the virtual training within five minutes of the start of the training).
  • We do not allow participants to be driving during the training due to Michigan Distracted Driving Laws.
  • If you choose to call in only, you will not qualify for continuing education credits or attendance certificates.
  • Each person must have their own device – you cannot share a device or a Zoom link or allow others to log into your account on CMHA’s registration site.
  • Each training takes place in Eastern Standard Time.

After confirmation that you have fully participated in this training and completed the evaluation, your continuing education certificate will be available for download from your account on CMHA’s registration site. For more information and our FAQs visit: https://cmham.ce21.com/support  


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