May 12, 2021 - 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention Conference 
Innovations in the Assessment and
Treatment of Suicidal Risk
Dr. David Jobes

Important Notes/Announcements: 

• By submitting your registration form, you are agreeing to CHEP's cancellation policy.  Please review in detail prior to registering.
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• CHEP's requirements and procedures for online learning can be found at the following link - Virtual Learning Policies and Procedures

Course Description:

This presentation will present context and history related to mental health care of suicidal risk. Then there will be a review of reliably identifying and assessing different suicidal states. The presentation will consider various policy considerations and the use of stabilization interventions. Proven suicide-focused treatments proven to work by randomized controlled trials will be discussed. The training ends with a consideration of ethics and malpractice along with a stepped care model for suicidal risk that is evidence-based, least-restrictive, and cost-effective. 

Leaning Objectives:

1. Identify how to reliably and effectively assess three different suicidal states.
2. Recognize and apply qualitative and quantitative suicidal status form (SSF) assessment to identify treatment relevant information.
3. Explain how to effectively intervene and treat 2-3 different suicidal states.
4. Recall three components of CAMS philosophy used to target and treat patient-defined suicidal "drivers". 
5. Integrate CAMS clinical outcomes into resolution and disposition during final patient session.
6. Integrate applied ethics, risk management, malpractice liability and the importance of a stepped care approach to effecitve suicide-focused care. 

Speaker Information:

David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor of Psychology, Director of the Suicide Prevention Laboratory, and Associate Director of Clinical Training at The Catholic University of America.  He is also an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, at Uniformed Services University.  He has published six books and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles.  Dr. Jobes is a past President of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and he is the recipient of various awards for his scientific work including the 1995 AAS "Shneidman Award" (early career contribution to suicidology), the 2012 AAS "Dublin Award" (for career contributions in suicidology), and the 2016 AAS "Linehan Award" (for suicide treatment research).  He has been a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense, and Veterans Affairs.  Dr. Jobes is a member of the Scientific Council and the Public Policy Council of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).  He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is Board certified in clinical psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology).  Dr. Jobes maintains a private clinical, consulting, and forensic practice in Washington, DC.

Disclosure: Dr. David Jobes discloses the following: NIMH grants for treatment research; Book royalties from Guilford Press and American Psychological Association Press; and he is the Founder and Co-Owner of CAMS-care LLC. These disclosures will not impact the presentation. The Planning Committee report they have no relationships with commercial organizations to disclose. There will be no discussion of off label products.

Continuing Education:

American Psychological Association (APA) Credits - 6.0 Hours
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Maryland Social Work Credits - 6.0 hours
Maryland Social Workers - Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners: "Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program.  This training qualifies for Category 1 continuing education credits."

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Credits - 6.0 hours
"This course has been approved by CHEP as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for 6.0 CEs. NAADAC provider number 62665, CHEP is responsible for all aspects of their programming."

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Credits - 6.0 hours
Certified Counselors - National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): "Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6140.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified.  Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs."  

Board of Social Work Examiners West Virginia (WVSW) Credits - 6.0 hours
"Innovations in the Assessment and Treatment of Suicidal Risk" scheduled for May 12, 2021 as a live webinar has been approved by the WV Board of Social Work Examiners for 6.0 CEU's; provider number 499999. This training has been approved by the WV Board of SW Examiners for “Veterans Mental Health CEUs”

Target Audience: Addiction Counselors, Certified Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants

Educational Methods Used: Lecture/didactic, PowerPoint Presentation, Video

Evaluation and Certificate:

All attendees are required to receive an Attendance Rating of 90% or higher in order to receive credits. The Attendance Rating is calculated automatically through the Webex system and reported to our team at the conclusion of the program. In order to receive the highest rate possible, participants must stay logged into the training for the duration, do not minimize the training screen, and do not open other screens on top of the training. 

An evaluation will be emailed to you within two business days of the program's completion. You will need the access code announced at the conclusion of the program in order to complete the evaluation. Once you complete and submit this evaluation, your certificate will automatically generate to be saved or printed.

Registration Information:

Community Provider - $80
VA VISN 5 Employee - $40

APA Certificate Fee - $10 additional to registration

Registration will close end of day on May 9th. We will not accept registrations after this date.

The program day will include two 15 minute breaks - one in the morning and one in the afternoon - as well as a 45 minute break for lunch.