Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ABHNTAY
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the needs and challenges that transition age youth commonly experience when moving from juvenile care systems to adult ones.
Indicate strategies to assess the behavioral health needs and strengths of transition age youth.
Identify approaches to support transition age youth and address their behavioral health needs.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of Transition Age Youth
Who Are Transition Age Youth?
Needs and Challenges Faced by TAY
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Assessing the Needs of Transition Age Youth
Assessing Needs and Strengths
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Engaging TAY in Behavioral Health Treatment
Approaches for Working With TAY
Connect TAY to Appropriate Treatment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Children and Youth: Residential Care Facility, Children and Youth: Social Service Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.