Course Summary
Effective, individualized care coordination is essential to maintaining continuity of care and supporting meaningful treatment for justice-involved individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. Care coordination is the intentional organization of an individual’s care activities and the sharing of information among all people involved in the individual’s care. Care coordination provides that needs and preferences for the individual are identified in advance, communicated to the right people at the right time, and used to deliver meaningful, individualized, and effective care. This training will focus on building awareness of the complex factors of individuals at the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health, utilizing collaborative and communicative strategies with multidisciplinary teams for care planning, and engaging the individual for active involvement in their care planning as they enter or exit justice-based settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply understanding of the social determinants of health and stigma-reduction strategies to promote stability and improve access to services during justice transitions.
- Apply understanding of effective engagement practices to enhance individuals’ participation in their care planning.
- Apply understanding of effective communication and collaboration practices to support individuals’ needs and care planning.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 CE credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Questions about CEU credits?
Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Jessica Spindler, LCSW, Clinical Director, Bridges of Colorado
- Jennifer Turner, MSW, Executive Director, Bridges of Colorado
