Understanding the Behavioral Health System

Ever wonder why good behavioral health care can still fall short? The answer often extends beyond the individual professional or treatment plan. Understanding the Behavioral Health System of Care takes you behind the scenes of behavioral health to explore the larger forces that shape how care is accessed, delivered, coordinated, and experienced.

Course Description

Explore how behavioral health care works beyond the clinical encounter. This course examines systems of care, access to services, workforce stability, clinical supervision, trauma-informed organizations, and leadership. Learners will discover how professionals at every level can strengthen coordination, improve care environments, support the workforce, and help systems better serve people and communities

Course Contributors

Valeea J. Sutton, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is a dual-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with experience providing patient-centered care across psychiatric, behavioral health, primary care, home health, telehealth, and community-based settings. Her work includes psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, psychotherapy, medication management, individualized treatment planning, and health education for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She also serves as nursing faculty, preparing students for clinical practice through instruction, supervision, and hands-on learning experiences. Ms. Sutton brings an integrated perspective on mental and physical health to her continuing education and professional development courses.

Thompson Charles, Ed.S., M.Ed., M.A., is a human services and behavioral health professional, educator, and organizational leader with more than 20 years of experience working with children, families, and human service organizations. He holds graduate degrees in Organizational Leadership, Educational Leadership, and Human Services. His experience includes work with adolescent parents, adjudicated youth, mental health and substance use services, as well as leadership roles in psychiatric mental health and behavioral health settings.

Program Type: Self-Study

Credit Hours: 1

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is:

• Child Protective Services (CPS) workers
• Family Services Case Managers
• Foster Care and Adoption Specialists
• Permanency Planning Staff
• Family Preservation Workers
• Child Welfare Supervisors

The principles of this program also apply to organizations that work closely with children and families, including:

• Foster Care Agencies
• Residential Treatment Facilities
• Group Homes
• Behavioral Health Organizations
• Juvenile Justice Programs
• Schools and School Social Workers
• Guardian ad Litem/CASA Programs
• Family Court Professionals
• Community-Based Prevention Programs

Commercial Support Disclosure:
Envesti will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship, or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Course Delivery Method and Format:
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning.

Grievance Policy:
Envesti has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Envesti will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance, please contact Envesti Solutions at training@envestisolutions.com

Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Envesti Solutions by completing the form (Reasonable Accommodation Request Form).

Diversity and Cultural Competency:
All courses offered by Envesti are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values, and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.

Disclaimer:
Any reference to specific commercial products, services, or companies—whether by name, trademark, or otherwise—does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or affiliation with Envesti.

Fictional Content Notice:
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organization or persons living or dead is purely coincidental.

Continuing Education Credit Notice:
To receive continuing education credit for this course, you must pass the final exam and complete the course evaluation.

Please note: You may also need approval from your licensing or credentialing organization for the course to count toward your continuing education requirements. Be sure to check with them to confirm.

Technical Requirements

Phone, Tablet, Mac, or PC with access to the internet