Case Manager Training

Advances in Behavioral Health Assessment and Clinical Treatment: Updates for the Case Manager’s Toolkit

Requirements for Participation

This training is appropriate for new and current case managers for the Children’s System of Care/Children’s Services Act (CSA) in Fairfax County.

The Fairfax Consortium for Evidence-Based Practice is excited to offer a professional development opportunity for current case managers within the Children’s System of Care/Children’s Services Act (CSA). Many clinicians working for the CSA have completed trainings in a variety of EBPs with our team, including Core Competencies in CBT Skills, MATCH ADTC and TF-CBT. These clinicians have received ongoing consultation and supervision, used evidence-based assessments to monitor client progress, and tracked their use of the treatment protocol.

Case managers participating in this training will be briefed on: 1) current state of the literature on evidence-based assessment and treatments for youth; 2) how to evaluate client progress in contracted services; 3) the options for evidence-based assessment (including measurement-based care) and treatment in Fairfax County; 4) service planning tips for selecting the most appropriate EBP for families; and 5) ways to help families understand their treatment options. This training will enhance knowledge about EBPs and help to facilitate referral processes at the CSA.

Trainers: Dr. Christy Esposito-Smythers, Dr. Janet Bessmer