Training Institutes 2012 - National Technical Assistance Center for ...

WORKSHOPS
During the Workshop, faculty will access the web-based data system online to showcase the type of data it collects, its
functionality, data reports it generates, and how agencies use data for quality improvement. The faculty team for the
session will offer the perspectives of a funder and oversight agency, as well as a Family Advocate.
MODERATOR/PRESENTER: Anastasia Roussos, M.P.H., System of Care Coordinator, Bureau of Children, Youth,
and Families, Division of Mental Hygiene, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Queens, NY
Shirley Berger, M.A., M.P.H., Research and Evaluation Coordinator, Bureau of Children, Youth, and Families, New
York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Queens, NY
WORKSHOP #22 10:30 AM FRIDAY • 1:30 PM SATURDAY • CAPTIVA 1-2
Using Video Conferencing Technology in Systems of Care
OBJECTIVES—Participants will learn:
1. To describe video conference capabilities
2. How to implement video conference capabilities at the state, community, and individual/family level
3. To explain the cost-savings benefits of utilizing video conference technology
4. Strategies for creating access to services and supports for youth and families
5. How video conference technology can assist in strengthening and empowering wraparound child and family teams
6. How to adhere to the system of care values and principles while utilizing video conference
This Workshop will focus on the evidence-informed practice of utilizing video conferencing technology to address
mental health needs. Faculty will present strategies for developing a statewide system that allows individuals, families,
and numerous system partners to utilize video conference technology including financing, support, and sustainability of
the needed infrastructure for video conferencing. The information and strategies to be highlighted are based on the
experience and work of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, several community
mental health centers, and system of care sites throughout the state.
Specific topics to be covered include:
• The secure features and multifaceted dimensions of video conference technology
• How video conferencing technology can be utilized at the state-level, community-level, and individual-level.
• How child and family team members (i.e. DHS Child Welfare worker, Office of Juvenile Affairs worker, school
personnel, psychiatrist, specialists, etc.) who may not be able to physically attend meetings can use this technology to
attend via video conference.
• How family members from different parts of the state can serve as mentors to other families via video conferencing
• How utilizing video conferencing technology can increase access for youth who need inpatient care, for youth who
are being discharged from inpatient to community-based services, and can assist in decreasing inpatient length of
stays by increasing the active involvement of the family therapy sessions at the inpatient facility
• The potential of video conferencing technology for implementing the system of care approach by facilitating
participation in the development of individualized plans; providing supports to enable services in the most appropriate
and least restrictive environment strengthening the capacity to provide services in the community; providing direct
support for youth and families; and providing a feasible mechanism for families and youth, involved agencies and
providers, schools, and community resources to collaborate
Participants will experience a live demonstration of video conference technology and will have an opportunity to
brainstorm how video conference technology could be utilized in their home communities. The faculty team will
include the perspectives of an administrator, technician, clinician, and family member.
MODERATOR/PRESENTER: Jeff Harlin, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Clinical Programs Administrator/System of Care
Director, Grand Lake Mental Health Center, Inc., Nowata, OK
Marcia Keesee, L.P.C. Candidate, System of Care Director CREOKS Behavioral Health Services, Sapulpa, OK
RESOURCE PERSON: Chris Tarpley, Technology and Information Support Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Oklahoma City, OK
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