Community Behavioral Health

Information Session on Complaints & Grievances
2024-12-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Annually CBH conducts a Provider Satisfaction Survey (PSS) to gauge our performance and obtain provider feedback. The results of the provider satisfaction survey help CBH identify key opportunities for improving the experience of providers. Based on the feedback received from our providers we are going to be holding several information sessions on the complaint and grievance process. These sessions will review the complaint and grievance process as well as what is expected of the provider.

The Rationale: Addressing Tobacco Use in Behavioral Health Services
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:30
This presentation thoroughly explores the bio-psycho-social aspects of tobacco use disorder specific to individuals with mental and substance use disorders (SUD). Data are reviewed to explain a high smoking prevalence, severity of tobacco use disorder, disproportionate health consequences, and the origin of common misconceptions that sustain smoking as asocial norm in the recovery and treatment culture.
Registration closes on December 10, 2024.

Readiness: Part IV – Community Mental Health Panel Discussion
2024-12-05 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for the final workshop in a four-part series on implementation readiness and sustainability of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in community mental health. This session focuses on the practical realities of implementing EBPs within the Philadelphia behavioral health network, and will feature a panel discussion with representatives from various programs who exemplify successful EBP implementation.

Enhance Discharge and Transition Plans with CT-R
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:00
Guided by Aaron Beck’s cognitive model, Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) is an evidence-based practice that provides concrete, actionable steps to promote recovery and resiliency for individuals experiencing extensive behavioral, social, and physical health challenges. CT-R is highly collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based, and specifically tailored for those who have a history of feeling disconnected and distrustful of service providers.

Tobacco Recovery: Learning to be Tobacco Free!
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:30
There is a range of addiction severity to cigarettes, cigars, vapes and other nicotine delivery devices. Simply stated, some of us are more hooked than others which is why one stop smoking strategy doesn’t work for everyone. It’s not about quitting, it about learning replacement coping skills. This session defines the physical, behavioral, and emotional aspects of tobacco use disorder and provides a framework for developing an individualized “tobacco recovery” plan.

Introduction to Family Planning for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers
2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:00
This training will prepare substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers to refer clients to family planning services. Participants will learn foundational knowledge about family planning services, access, eligibility, and patient navigation as a care coordination model.

Implementation Readiness: Part III – Sustaining & Evaluating an Evidence-Based Practice
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us for the third workshop of a four-part series on implementation readiness as it relates to the implementation and sustainability of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in community mental health!
In this workshop, we shift the focus from preparing for EBP training to sustaining and evaluating an EBP. Key components of effectively sustaining and evaluating EBP implementation will be discussed, including maintaining and supporting EBP use among clinical staff, evaluating and utilizing EBP outcomes, solidifying policies and procedures, and addressing obstacles to EBP sustainability.
This training is geared toward clinicians, supervisors, and leadership eager to learn more about EBPs and the science behind successful & effective EBP implementation & sustainability within community mental health.

CBH Compliance Forum 2024
2024-11-07 09:00 - 16:00
The CBH Program Integrity Department will host the Annual CBH Compliance Forum both in-person at CBH and virtually via Zoom. Attendees will learn about CBH Program Integrity activities and tips for submitting clean claims. A special guest from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) will provide updates from their office. The forum will conclude with separate breakout sessions for discussion about artificial intelligence and IBHS ABA.
Please email CBH.ComplianceContact@phila.gov with any questions.

The Rationale: Addressing Tobacco Use in Behavioral Health Services
2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:30
This presentation thoroughly explores the bio-psycho-social aspects of tobacco use disorder specific to individuals with mental and substance use disorders. Data are reviewed to explain a high smoking prevalence, severity of tobacco use disorder, disproportionate health consequences, and the origin of common misconceptions that sustain smoking as a social norm in the recovery and treatment culture.
Registration Deadline: October 22, 2024

Mental Health Outpatient (MHOP) Learning Collaborative Quarterly In-Person Meeting!
2024-10-18 08:00 - 12:30
The Mental Health Outpatient (MHOP) Champions invites all mental health outpatient professionals to join the Mental Health Outpatient Collaborative Quarterly meeting.
The Mental Health Outpatient (MHOP) Champions invites all Philadelphia mental health outpatient professionals to join.
New provider services and/or underutilized provider services will be highlighted in provider spotlight presentations and resource tables will be available. There will be time for connection and networking amongst providers and colleagues.
Registration will close by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday October 10, 2024.
Any questions about this event? Please contact CBH Provider Training and Development at cbh.ptdtechnicalassistance@Phila.gov.

Getting Creative with Individuals who are Reluctant to Engage: A CT-R Approach
2024-10-15 13:00 - 14:00
Guided by Aaron Beck’s cognitive model, Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) is an evidence-based practice that provides concrete, actionable steps to promote recovery and resiliency for individuals experiencing extensive behavioral, social, and physical health challenges. CT-R is highly collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based, and specifically tailored for those who have a history of feeling disconnected and distrustful of service providers.
In this free virtual training, we will discuss developing new strategies to get started and successfully connect with members who may not seem interested in meeting with you or your team. We will spend time thinking about why they might be hesitant to work with you and will brainstorm interventions to meet them where they are today, and, ultimately, to develop a powerful collaboration to overcome challenges that get in the way of their desires for the future.

CBH 101 - Virtual Information Session
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:30
Do you have specific questions about CBH? Add those to the question box on the registration page!
This session will:

Provide foundational knowledge and overview of CBH and its relationship to the PA HealthChoices (Medicaid) program
Increase understanding of the state and federal requirements and an overview of the steps in the process to become a CBH service provider
Increase awareness of how members can access CBH services and behavioral health resources
Provide tips on how to navigate CBH organizational operations

Target audience for this session is:

behavioral health care and other social service providers who are unfamiliar with CBH and may work with clients who may be eligible for Medicaid services
individuals who are interested in learning more about the structure of CBH and managed care in Philadelphia
members of the philanthropic sector who are unfamiliar with CBH and are interested in learning more about Medicaid, the structure of CBH and managed care in Philadelphia, and those work with clients who may be eligible for Medicaid services.

Please note registration will close on October 8, 2024.
Questions about this event? Please contact CBH Provider Training and Development at cbh.ptdtechnicalassistance@Phila.gov.

Map Recovery With CT-R!
2024-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Map Recovery with CT-R!
Take your recovery game to the next level! Join us to learn how the CT-R (Cognitive Therapy) Recovery Map can enhance your team’s effectiveness by helping you plan actionable and targeted next steps for each individual in your care.
This is a free virtual training.

Navigating Cognitive Processing Disorder as Providers: Skills, Strategies, and Scripts
2024-09-13 08:30 - 10:30
This course will define Cognitive Processing Disorder (CPD) and its affiliated diagnoses and offer participants ways to identify its presence in clients/patients who do not have formal diagnoses.
From personal reflection and preparation of the provider to word choice and communication considerations, this training lays the groundwork for successful interventions for affected clients.
Participants will also be offered general “First Steps” re: how to share information, document, and engage with people living with this communication disability.
Please use the information below to attend the virtual session:
Meeting ID: 926 7171 3735
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Recite the definition of Cognitive Processing disorder and identify at least 4 diagnoses with Cognitive Processing Impact
Relay how Cognitive Processing Disorder disrupts clinical efforts with patients and negatively impacts health outcomes.
Integrate at least 3 techniques for information sharing and support for clients with Cognitive Processing Disorders.

Speaker Info:
Laura Hinds is a Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker working with families impacted by HIV, as well as training, technical assistance and organizational development expertise. She is faculty in the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work and the founder and principal partner of Hindsight Consulting Group, which provides training, growth and organizational development to non- and for-profit organizations in areas of customized curriculum development, training, group facilitation, program evaluation and leadership mentoring and coaching.

Implementation Readiness Part II: Planning for EBP Implementation
2024-09-05 10:00 - 12:00
Please join us for the second workshop of a four-part series on implementation readiness related to the implementation & sustainability of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in community mental health! In this workshop, we shift the focus from building an EBP foundation to actively planning and preparing for EBP training and implementation.
Key components of effectively planning for EBP implementation and training will be discussed, including means of assessing and navigating competing demands, creating an EBP-infused culture, and strategies for building & supporting capacity for EBP(s) amongst clinical staff. This training is geared towards clinicians, supervisors, and leadership eager to learn more about EBPs and the science behind successful & effective EBP implementation & sustainability within community mental health.

Developing a Shared Language for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion
2024-08-21 10:00 - 15:00
This August, the Opioid Response Network will offer three training opportunities hosted by CBH: two virtual sessions and one in-person session. The focus will be on Developing a Shared Language for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Collaborating to Address Systemic Racism in SUD Treatment: Anti-Racist Strategies.
(Free Account Registration for the DBHIDS Learning Hub required)
Developing a Shared Language for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion- (Part One)
August 5, 2024, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration closes August 3, 2024.
Collaborating to Address Systemic Racism in SUD Treatment: Anti-Racist Strategies (Part Two)
August 12, 2024, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration closes August 10, 2024.
Developing a Shared Language for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion
August 21, 2024: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration closes August 19, 2024.

Collaborating to Address Systemic Racism in SUD Treatment: Anti-Racist Strategies (Part Two)
2024-08-12 13:00 - 15:00

Developing a Shared Language for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion - (Part One)
2024-08-05 13:00 - 15:00

Integrating HCV Treatment for Medical and Behavioral Health Providers Clinical Case Discussion
2024-06-12 07:45 - 12:30
This course is designed for medical professionals who are interested in providing onsite treatment and cure to people living with HCV. It covers medication management and considerations including drug interactions, patients with co-occurring conditions, social drivers of health and substance use disorders (SUD).

Integrating HCV Treatment for Medical and Behavioral Health Providers Didactic Training
2024-06-05 07:45 - 12:30

ASAM 3.5 Rehabilitation Webinar
2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:30
This is the last webinar of the Pay-for-Performance Measures and Thresholds Webinar Series. This webinar can be viewed in-person or virtually. To attend the levels of care (LOC) webinar, whether in-person or virtually, you must register for the session you wish to join. There is not a limit to how many people from an agency can attend. If you don’t see a specific level of care listed below, it’s either included in a CBH Value-based Plan or not assessed in the Pay-for-Performance program.

Children’s Targeted Case Management Webinar
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:30
This is the fourth webinar of the Pay-for-Performance Measures and Thresholds Webinar Series. This webinar can be viewed in-person or virtually. To attend the levels of care (LOC) webinar, whether in-person or virtually, you must register for the session you wish to join. There is not a limit to how many people from an agency can attend. If you don’t see a specific level of care listed below, it’s either included in a CBH Value-based Plan or not assessed in the Pay-for-Performance program.

EAC & Children’s Acute Inpatient Webinar
2024-05-29 09:30 - 11:00
This is the second webinar of the Pay-for-Performance Measures and Thresholds Webinar Series. This webinar can be viewed in-person or virtually. To attend the levels of care (LOC) webinar, whether in-person or virtually, you must register for the session you wish to join. There is not a limit to how many people from an agency can attend. If you don’t see a specific level of care listed below, it’s either included in a CBH Value-based Plan or not assessed in the Pay-for-Performance program.

Journey of Hope Webinar
2024-05-28 14:00 - 15:00
This is the third webinar of the Pay-for-Performance Measures and Thresholds Webinar Series. This webinar can be viewed in-person or virtually. To attend the levels of care (LOC) webinar, whether in-person or virtually, you must register for the session you wish to join. There is not a limit to how many people from an agency can attend. If you don’t see a specific level of care listed below, it’s either included in a CBH Value-based Plan or not assessed in the Pay-for-Performance program.

Administrative Supervision: An Organizational Processes View
2024-05-23 13:00 - 15:30
CBH’s Provider Training and Development and the Behavioral Health Training and Education Network (BHTEN) present a webinar open to any individual providing administrative supervision in the DBHIDS Provider network who is looking to improve their skills. This session will identify core elements of administrative supervision and their impact on organizational culture and staff retention. Learners also will explore effective leadership to gain insights into various work styles and their implications for team dynamics. Select CEU’s are available through BHTEN.
Please note registration will close on May 22, 2024. For any questions please contact cbh.ptdtechnicalassistance@phila.gov.

Mental Health Outpatient Webinar
2024-05-23 10:30 - 12:00
This is the first webinar of the Pay-for-Performance Measures and Thresholds Webinar Series. This webinar can be viewed in-person or virtually. To attend the levels of care (LOC) webinar, whether in-person or virtually, you must register for the session you wish to join. There is not a limit to how many people from an agency can attend. If you don’t see a specific level of care listed below, it’s either included in a CBH Value-based Plan or not assessed in the Pay-for-Performance program.

Clinical Processes: Clinical Documentation
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:30
This is a highly interactive live workshop that will build on information from CBH’s Clinical Processes Series: Clinical Documentation webinar. Participants will be encouraged to interact in group discussions and activities to clarify and put into practice the skills learned in Clinical Documentation webinar. This workshop will be a highly individualized and collaborative learning experience that will include a more detailed discussion of material presented during the webinar.

Trauma Work and Self-Care
2024-05-21 09:30 - 12:30
Trainees learn about compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, vicarious trauma, and burnout. Participants are exposed to various self-care strategies including body awareness, mental imagery, self-understanding, self-talk, creative play, supervision and peer support, arrangement of the physical workspace, and boundaries. This training includes reflective exercises, guided activities, and didactic material.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify four ways that their work can negatively impact them.
Describe eight self-care strategies.
Identify at least four specific self-care strategies for consistent implementation.

This webinar will be hosted on the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Participants must create an account
if they do not already have one. Registration will close on May 17, 2024.
