Behavioral Health Commission Report Released
Licensing Bill Would Broaden Access to Behavioral Analysis Treatment, Advocates Say
RCPA Member Offer: HealthKey Summit on November 2–4
PA Family Support Alliance Offers Free Mandated Reporter Training — October 2022
PFSA is continuing to offer virtual Mandated Reporter Training at no cost to mandated reporters in Pennsylvania.
This three-hour virtual training is approved by the Departments of Human Services, Education, and State and meets all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees). It is also approved for continuing education credits under Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers) at no cost. PFSA will submit your training verification to the Department of State or Education as appropriate on your behalf (details provided during training).
Please register for your preferred training date and time by selecting the session time/date in the list below. Each person must log in through separate devices, using the unique access link emailed to them after registration to receive credit. For questions or to schedule a session specifically for your organization, please email PFSA.
If you have any questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 6 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 7 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 7 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 10 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 10 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 10 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 13 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 14 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 17 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 20 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 20 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 21 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, Oct. 22 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 24 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, Oct. 24 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 26 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 27 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Health Care, Business Leaders Gather to Discuss Telehealth and Value of Employer-Provided Coverage: RCPA Featured
October 3–7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
Upcoming Educational & Professional Development Opportunities From ANCOR
DHS County Funding for Infant Mental Health Training
The Provider Relief Fund Period 3 Reporting Deadline Is Quickly Approaching!
A reminder to providers who received Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments during the period January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2021. You must use the PRF Reporting Portal to document the use of these funds by this Friday, September 30, 2022.
According to the HRSA website, “Recipients who do not report within the respective reporting time period will be considered out of compliance with payment Terms and Conditions, and funds may be subject to recoupment.”
If you have any questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director.
OMHSAS Offers Free Suicide Prevention Webinar Series
This webinar series is being provided by the GLS Youth Suicide Prevention Team in collaboration with The COVID-19 Emergency Response Suicide Prevention & National Strategy For Suicide Prevention Grant Team.
Suicide Risk Assessment for Mental Health Professionals
- October 6, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Safety Planning for Mental Health Professionals
- October 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Family Engagement for Mental Health Professionals
- October 27, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Postvention Training for Schools and Community Behavioral Health Partners
- November 3, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Lethal Means Reduction for Mental Health Professionals
- November 10, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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