National Psychology Training Consortium

Intermediate --- Builds upon the learner's foundational knowledge, familiarity with the literature and/or experience in a content area. Programming at this level includes more depth than at a beginning level program. It could also serve as a refresher course for individuals who have background in a content area and are interested in learning more contemporary applications.

Course Description and Target Audience

The training will assist the mental health professional in recognizing the unique treatment needs of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), as well as review the empirical findings on providing effective services specific to the SMI population within a rural region. Case examples will be utilized to reinforce practical knowledge and provide perspectives on culture, diversity, and inclusion. The content of the training will focus on recently developed methodologies for identifying SMI and developing a comprehensive treatment approach, while also managing challenges and adhering to best practices regarding coordination of services in rural regions.

The content is derived from journal articles and textbooks published by specialists in the field, the majority of which are peer reviewed and with an emphasis on recent publications (e.g., within the last ten years). The clinical applicability of the assessment and intervention strategies represents the utility of the materials. The potential limitations are those of the existing theories and research. There is no known risk associated with this presentation.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to describe two factors that constitute a classification of serious mental illness.
• Participants will be able to describe three elevated risk factors in rural populations/communities, to inform a comprehensive assessment and treatment approach for persons with serious mental illness in order to increase outcomes related to access and engagement.
• Participants will be able to describe two differences between the rehabilitation/recovery model and the pathology-deficits model.
• Participants will be able to describe three components of the CBT Model for SMI.

Presenter Information

Dr. Brandan Gremminger obtained his M.A. and Psy.D. degrees from the School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, and has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 2013. Brandan currently serves in the role of Vice President of Outpatient and Access Services at Burrell Behavioral Health, supervising department operations and programming in Burrell's service areas, including but not limited to outpatient therapy, psychological evaluations, specialty care pathways (RecoverED Eating Disorder Services, chronic pain, 55+ services, etc.), initial assessments for services in the system, and ABA services. Brandan also contributes to implementation of ONE, a suicide prevention campaign, in Midwest communities. Areas of interest and passion include program/project/process development, serious mental illness, service provision to rural and underserved populations, and preventing premature termination in care/promoting optimal care engagement and participation.

Video Homestudy Format

CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:

• Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
• Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.

A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.

Registration Cost

This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).

National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.