Speaker(s):
Presentation:
This workshop will familiarize participants with the important role non-medical professionals such as counselors, case managers, and social workers can play in the management of behavioral health medications treatment. Strategies for communicating with clients about their medications and typical client concerns and barriers will be discussed, as well as ways to address concerns and barriers. Tips for communicating with physicians and improving multidisciplinary collaboration will be presented. Information about the free BHMEDS-R3 App for your Android or iPhone/iPad available for your mobile device from the Google Play or iTunes App Store will also be presented.
Objectives:
- Define the role non-medical professionals have in medication-assisted treatment for behavioral health clients.
- Describe how to address client concerns and barriers.
- Identify tools available to help work with clients and communicate with physicians about a client’s medication.