Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention Training (6 CEUs)

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is a public health concern, and it is rising in some populations. This course is designed for those working in mental health, health care, education, and planning, treatment, legal and ethical considerations, and follow-up will be presented. Discussions will also include working with at-risk populations and information on providing services via telemental health. The trainer will incorporate interactive discussion, case vignettes, interactive exercises to enhance the learning experience.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Discuss the terminology and prevalence of suicide.
• Identify risk and protective factors in suicide.
• Discuss suicide and mental health issues.
• Identify issues related to at-risk/vulnerable populations.
• Explain suicide assessment.
• Discuss issues in therapist self-care and working with survivors in the aftermath of suicide.
• Explain ethical and legal considerations.

About the Presenter

SARAH CALIBOSO-SOTO, EdD, LCSW is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Field Education at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She has taught courses in policy and practice in addition to serving as a liaison to field students. A licensed clinical social worker in California, Caliboso-Soto has worked in Los Angeles for the past 20 years. She has provided direct services to the children, youth, and families of South Los Angeles. She also led the development and implementation of programs including a 0-5 assessment and intervention program, an intensive community-based mental health program working with the chronically mentally ill and transitional aged youth. Currently, Caliboso-Soto is the Clinical Director of USC TeleHealth, a telebehavioral health clinic that provides short-term, evidence-based treatment for individuals seeking mental health services. She oversees the clinic's clinical operations and the training of MSW interns. Her research is focused on telebehavioral health and closing the health gap for underserved children and families in California.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The University of Southern California (USC) Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, an accredited school of social work as defined in Business and Professions Code section 4991.2, meets the requirements set forth in section 4996.22(d) (1). The School is recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a continuing education provider pursuant to Section 1887.4.3.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
*California licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional clinical counselors attending can earn 6 CEUs. Participants must attend the virtual workshop and take the post-event test and evaluation to receive 6 CEUs. If you are licensed outside the state of California, we urge you to check with your licensing board to see if the training outlined meets continuing education requirements in your state.