FAQ

This course was specifically designed for bachelor’s level participants. It is our hope to have courses available to master’s level Behavioral Health Professionals soon.

If you are a content expert who has interest in teaching a module as part of this training, please reach out to crisistraining@wayne.edu.

Please reach out to crisistraining.edu to explore trainings that may best accommodate your needs.

This training is specifically designed for participants who have their Bachelor’s degree and are working in a Behavioral Health setting.

This training was developed with contributions from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Wayne State University School of Social Work, an Advisory Group, a Pilot Group, Voices of Lived Experience and Subject Matter Experts.

There are total of 16 topics included in the training.

1. Introduction to Behavioral Health Crisis Response
2. CARES Model
3. Overview of Adult Mental Health Conditions
4. Overview of Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders
5. Understanding Trauma
6. Supporting Older Adults, Veterans and Unhoused Individuals
7. Motivational Interviewing
8. Suicide & Intentional Risk Assessment
9. Violence & Unintentional Risk Assessment
10. De-escalation & Maintaining Safety
11. Overview of Youth Developmental Tasks & Mental Health
12. Working with Families & Systems
13. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
14. Psychosis
15. Legal & Ethical Considerations
16. Cultural Humility & Community Awareness,  LGBTQ+

There is also an in-person skills day that includes skill review, practice and role play scenarios.