Behavioral Health Trainings
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
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Behavioral health trainings shared on this site are produced in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. The trainings, which are designed specifically for mental health professionals and practitioners, cover specific areas related to behavioral health, ranging from understanding psychosis to working with justice-involved populations. The Division of Behavioral Health Office of Consumer Affairs also sponsors trainings for peer support specialists, providers, consumers, and families.
Select a speaker or topic below to see the accompanying videos and handouts for each training. Longer training videos have been broken out into several parts for ease of viewing. Please note that we are unable to offer CEs for viewing of recorded trainings at this time.
Newest Trainings
Trauma-Informed Care: Evidence-Based Applications
for professionals in behavioral health, psychologists, counselors, social workers, & peer support specialists
Dr. Hanna Grandgenett
This training is designed for mental health professionals and peer support specialists to enhance their understanding and application of trauma-informed care.
Ethical Approaches to Providing Competent Behavioral Health Care
for professionals in behavioral health, psychology, drug & alcohol counselors, and social work
Dr. Mark Lukin
The training session covers ethical principles, discusses their application, gives examples of common ethical dilemmas, describes an ethical decision-making model, and discusses cultural considerations when making ethical decisions.
Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis
for professionals in psychology, behavioral health, and social work
Drs. Melissa O’Dell, Riley Machal, & Sarah Fischer
This training reviews the components of a complete biopsychosocial evaluation for a person experiencing psychotic symptoms, including how to evaluate for differential diagnoses.
Upcoming Trainings
Understanding & Managing Bias in Expert Forensic Judgment
for professionals in behavioral health, psychologists, counselors, & social workers
Instructor: Dr. Tess Neal
Date/Time: Jan. 27, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Central)
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These training opportunities are made available to clinicians and other professionals who are interested in further developing their skills in areas of behavioral health. Thanks for visiting!
These trainings were funded in whole or in part by funds from the SAMHSA Community Mental Health Block Grant, SAMHSA Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant and state funds sub-granted from the Nebraska Department of Health and Services, Division of Behavioral Health.