These specific sessions are co-hosted by the Pacific Southwest MHTTC at the 45th Annual National Association of Rural Health Conference. View a full list of available trainings on the conference website:
http://www.togpartners.com/narmh/2019/2019registration.aspx
11:50am-1:30pm
The Mountain Plains MHTTC network is pleased to be able to bring a panel presentation to introduce the national network and to acquaint attendees with the training and technical assistance resources spanning mental illness prevention, treatment, and recovery support now available at no cost to them. Following the plenary panel, the MHTTC is sponsoring workshop sessions on practical solutions for behavioral health workforce development challenges.
2:50-3:50pm
Workforce diversity improves access to health and health care for communities of color. This one-hour training session is designed to help mental health organizations examine their implementation of workforce diversity strategies. We will explore six areas: Leadership and Governance; Recruitment; Orientation, Onboarding, and Ongoing Training; Retention and Professional Development; Communication; and Partnership and Community Goals.
4:00-5:00pm
This training session will provide an overview of state-level legislation and federal mandates to promote workforce diversity and inclusion. Trainers will guide participants through an assessment to advance and sustain organizational governance and leadership that promotes health equity. We will explore actions to improve implementation of the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) at state and organizational levels.
