Effective Case Management - Nov. 1, 2013 - Online Webinar

Case Management: Core Skills for Evidence-based & Strength-centered Practices

Program Details

Adoption of evidence-based and strength-centered case management practices is a commitment to professionalism, quality care and effective client services.  It results in a collaborative process of assessing, planning, facilitating, and advocating for options and services designed to efficiently meet clients' individual needs.

This webinar program will help participants differentiate traditional ineffective deficit-centered practices from evidence-based and strength-centered approaches that the field has moved to.  Participants will learn to help their clients achieve desirable outcomes by promoting interventions which link individuals seamlessly to appropriate resources.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Participant will get the opportunity to learn;

Current trends in case management
New state and federal requirements
Strength-centered vs Deficit-based approaches
Key components of successful case management
Effective client communication skills for building healthy collaborative relationships
To help clients set goals and facilitate their achievement
To use warm transfers to insure an integrated services delivery
To write better goals, objectives and interventions for increased accountability and improved client outcomes
How People Change  and how to work efficiently toward desired goals
Case Management Process, interventions and discharge cues

In addition, participants will receive resources they can adapt for their internal use.

Who Should Attend?

Workers in mental and behavioral health, including substance abuse, developmental disabilities.

Mark M. Lowis, President, MML Consulting, MINT, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Mark Lowis began his career as a Law Enforcement and Corrections Specialist in the United States Air Force. During his 10 years of service Mr. Lowis performed as a Law Enforcement Supervisor and later as a Master Instructor in the Air Force Police Academy. Following the Air Force he completed a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at the University of Michigan, and the Masters of Clinical Social Work at Michigan State University. He is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Michigan and a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and carries advanced credentials in other evidence based practices.

For over 30 years of practice Mr. Lowis has worked in various mental health and substance abuse treatment programs in both the public and private sector. His experience includes case management, treatment, supervision, staff development, and management of adult and juvenile justice programs including a very specialized program for Parolee-Sex Offender Alcoholics and Addicts.

Mr. Lowis has been a leader in the state of Michigan for the integration of treatment for persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. He is a professional consultant to the Wayne State University School of Medicine - Michigan Fidelity Assessment Support Team (MIFAST), and the Michigan Integrated Treatment Committee (ITC).

As a management consultant Mr. Lowis has provided solid assistance to various public and private mental health and substance abuse agencies. As a consultant Mr. Lowis helps design and develop programs, train and develop staff, as well as assist in maintaining audit readiness for credentialing and licensing bodies. Mark is best known for his knowledge and experience. He is an effective trainer, motivator, and clinician. His trainings are full of energy, entertainment, and depth. Mr. Lowis is becoming the preferred trainer in several specialized areas.

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Once registered, you will be sent details for accessing the webinar.  In the event you are unable to attend the live event, you will be given access to view the recorded version following the live program.

If you are not 100% satisfied with this program, you are welcome to exchange it with any other webinar.