Clinical Trainings

Catholic Charities is pleased to offer clinical trainings to colleagues, former employees, and the general public. We are approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners and the National Board for Certified Counselors to sponsor continuing education for social workers and licensed professional counselors.

Check out our current offerings below.

Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Addressing Confidentiality

Caring for the Acute Client

Diagnosis Deep Dive: Schizophrenia

Motivational Interviewing

Treatment and Evaluation of Alcohol Use Disorder

Ethical Considerations and Strategies for Addressing Confidentiality

This workshop focuses on strategies for identifying and addressing common, yet complex ethical issues concerning confidentiality that social workers face in their practice. To provide services it is often necessary to share and obtain information from community partners serving individuals and yet confidentiality practices are confusing and complicated.

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

Distinguish the basic elements, concepts and terms concerning confidentiality and the practice implications of the release of confidential information
Examine the use of statute, regulations and social work standards which govern the protection of the various kinds of information obtained during social work practice
Apply professional values and ethical concepts to workplace situations including the issues of imminent harm, informed consent, duty to warn and record keeping

Training Details

Dates: Friday, July 26, 2024
Time: 9am-12:15pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C
Cost: Free – $75
CEUs: This training qualifies for 3 contact hours.

Questions? Contact Johanna Miller at [email protected].

Caring for the Acute Client

Acute clients present unique challenges that can be addressed through assessment, treatment, and referral. This training will address each of these areas, including strategies to assess acuity and gauge appropriate level of response, complete an emergency petition, and manage and support clients should the emergency petition be unnecessary or fail. The importance of team communication and documentation will also be explored.

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

Use assessment to identify a client in crisis
Describe the process and limits of completing an Emergency Petition
Name strategies and tools to manage acute clients
Ensure appropriate communication and documentation for acute clients

Training Details

Dates: Monday, August 12, 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Dr. Ronald Means & Johanna Miller, LCSW-C
Cost: Free – $50
CEUs: This training qualifies for 2 contact hours.

Questions? Contact Johanna Miller at [email protected].

Diagnosis Deep Dive: Schizophrenia

Save the Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Check back soon for training and registration information.

Training Details

Dates: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Dr. Chinedu Varma
Cost: TBD
CEUs: TBD

Questions? Contact Johanna Miller at [email protected].

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing establishes a supportive relationship between a clinician and client with the goal of helping the client develop a positive attitude towards change. Through this collaborative intervention, the client is able to identify and resolve ambivalence, build self-confidence, and increase the client’s desire to alter behaviors that are negatively impacting the client’s life.

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

Identifying the foundational principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI)
List goals when using Motivational Interviewing
Explain OARS as a core element in MI
Identify the Stages of Change using the Readiness Ruler
Discuss SBIRT as an evidence-based practice

Training Details

Dates: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Karen Haughey, LCSW-C
Cost: Free – $35
CEUs: This training qualifies for 1.5 contact hours.

Questions? Contact Johanna Miller at [email protected].

Treatment and Evaluation of Alcohol Use Disorder

The purpose of the training is to review the epidemiology of alcohol use disorder (AUD), differentiate alcohol use from misuse, from alcohol use disorder. Also, will review screening tools, use of the DSM 5 to diagnose AUD, review evidence based therapy/behavioral interventions, as well as pharmacologic treatment options for AUD.

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

Identifying screening tools for the identification of problematic alcohol use, as well as Alcohol Use Disorder
Describe evidence-based behavioral & therapy interventions for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Describe medications used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder

Training Details

Dates: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Virtual
Presenter: Dr. Enrique Oviedo, MD
Cost: Free – $25
CEUs: This training qualifies for 1 contact hour.

Questions? Contact Johanna Miller at [email protected].