Core Training Series
Presented by WestCare California
What is the Core Training Series?
The Core trainings are a series of lessons offered exclusively for WestCare California staff and presented by WestCare California's Clinical Director, Kathy Hayden, LMFT, featuring fundamentals for AOD Counselors, Counselor Tech's, Admissions Specialists, Case Managers, Mental Health Clinicians and other interested WestCare California staff. These lessons include: Assessment & Treatment Planning, Documentation, Legal & Ethical Issues, Co-Occurring Disorders, Motivational Interviewing and Crisis Intervention. CEU's will be awarded for attended trainings.
Our next session will be offered from January 12th - February 16th.
Some trainings are mandatory for staff depending on the course offered (See schedule). Dates and times are subject to change.
Attendance must be cleared with your supervisor prior to registering.
Schedule of Trainings
- January 12, 2018: Assessment & Treatment Planning (6 CEU's), 8:30 am - 4:00 pm,
Mandatory for: AOD Counselors, Admissions Specialists, Clinical Interns and Mental Health Clinicians. This training must be attended before attending the Documentation training.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/core-training-series-assessment-treatment-planning-tickets-41401623370 Password: WestCare
- January 19, 2018: Documentation (4 CEU's), 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Mandatory for: AOD Counselors, Counselor Tech's, Admissions Specialists, Clinical Interns and Mental Health Clinicians. The Assessment & Treatment Planning training must be attended before attending this training, with the exception of Counselor Tech's.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/core-training-series-documentation-tickets-41402050648 Password: WestCare
- January 26, 2018: Legal & Ethical Issues (4 CEU's), 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Mandatory for: All staff with direct client contact.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/core-training-series-legal-ethical-issues-tickets-41402089765 Password: WestCare
- February 2, 2018: Co-Occurring Disorders (5 CEU's), 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Mandatory for: All staff with direct client contact.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/core-training-series-co-occurring-disorders-tickets-41402288359 Password: WestCare
- February 9, 2018: Motivational Interviewing (5 CEU's), 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Mandatory for: All staff with direct client contact.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/core-training-series-motivational-interviewing-tickets-41402435800 Password: WestCare
- February 16, 2018: Crisis Intervention (4 CEU's), 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Mandatory for: All staff with direct client contact.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/core-training-series-crisis-intervention-tickets-4140268755 Password: WestCare
All Core trainings will be held at WestCare California Administration
Friday, Jan 12, 2018, 08:30 AM
WestCare Administration, 1900 N Gateway Blvd, Fresno, CA, United States
About Your Trainer
Kathy Hayden is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 35 years of experience as a mental health clinician with public service populations in California, Montana and Alaska. She currently serves as Clinical Director for WestCare California, has a small private practice and is an adjunct professor in the MFT program at National University. She has extensive experience training a variety of health care and social service providers on mental health and substance abuse issues impacting individuals and families and takes particular interest in encouraging and supporting excellence in services for persons with co-occurring disorders.
WestCare California, Inc.
For over 40 years, WestCare California has been providing an opportunity for individuals to lead fuller, richer lives. Our team of multi-cultural, experienced and credentialed staff is dedicated to providing the best care to everyone who enters our doors. Our goal is to uplift the human spirit by providing the skills and support necessary for individuals to achieve their dreams and transform their lives.
WestCare provides a wide spectrum of health and human services in both residential and outpatient environments. Our service domains include mental health & wellness, substance abuse and addiction treatment, housing opportunities, education & prevention, criminal justice and veterans programs. These services are available to adults, children, adolescents, and families.
Dedicated to working in partnership with the communities and agencies we serve, our philosophy is to empower everyone who comes into contact with us to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change that will benefit them, their families, their coworkers and their communities.
Email: info.ca@westcare.com
Website: www.westcare.com/california
Location: 1900 N Gateway Blvd, Fresno, CA, United States
Phone: 559-251-4800
Facebook: facebook.com/WestCareCalifornia
Twitter: @WestCareCA