Children, Youth and Families

An overview of APMs to support understanding of future payment models used by HCPF with BH providers, specific APMs outlined for Colorado specific provider types, and steps to take in preparation for discussions of value-based payment with MCEs.

An overview of coverage of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) and intensive services under Health First Colorado and the Behavioral Health Administration, including how to use available resources that describe how to submit encounters/claims.

An overview of current policy and practice standards for medication assisted treatment (MAT) in carceral settings and key components to support effective MAT implementation in carceral settings, with a focus on re-entry transitions.

An overview of the biology of addiction, why medications are essential in treating substance use disorders, a history of the use of medications for addiction treatment (MAT), FDA-approved medications, and how providers can deliver MAT.

An overview of transgender youth and best practices to engage youth in substance use treatment programs, and evidence-based interventions and harm reduction strategies to support transgender youth.

An overview of Colorado’s mobile crisis response benefit, secure transportation following a mobile crisis response, best practices or lessons learned, and principles to support providers in managing complex scenarios.

1 in 36 individuals in the U.S. is autistic. This course is designed to provide knowledge and skill development for individuals working with neurodivergent clients. It covers common characteristics of autistic individuals with average to above-average cognitive abilities and risk factors, including associated medical concerns and suicide.

Additionally, treatment, research, and cultural considerations are discussed to develop cultural competency skills when serving this population group.

An overview of residential addiction treatment levels of care, the changes to these levels in the 4th edition of the ASAM Criteria, and lessons learned by the trainer after providing 15 years of specialty addiction treatment.