NEW Series: Thriving in Substance Use Disorder Service Delivery in the Post-COVID Era

This 8-part webinar series provides the behavioral health workforce with training on COVID-19 mitigation, management, and communication, as well as an understanding of its intersection with substance use disorder (SUD). People experiencing SUD are at an increased risk of adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection; their care teams require evidence-based, up-to-date information about effective treatment and management strategies. To address this, our webinar series features leaders in infectious disease, addiction medicine, and behavioral health presenting on best practices for navigating COVID-19 care within a SUD context.

This series is FREE to attend. Complimentary continuing education credits are available.  

Register for the upcoming webinar here

Who is this webinar for?

    • Healthcare Providers
    • Behavioral Health Providers
    • Peer Support Specialists
    • Any individual, professional, or entity that forms a part of, supports, or interacts with the Texas Behavioral Healthcare System

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe current research related to COVID-19 and its implications in the field of behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
    2. Discuss strategies to communicate effectively, encourage healthcare provider resiliency, and strengthen the workforce for any future pandemic.
    3. Explain the current COVID-19 landscape and the importance of remaining vigilant when interacting with vulnerable populations, including individuals with substance use disorder.
    4. Implement best practices related to COVID-19 mitigation in the behavioral health workforce.

Mitigating Grief and Loss Post-Pandemic

Join us on May 21, 2024 at 12 p.m. CT

Click here to register!

Series Calendar: February – August 2024

The UT Health San Antonio Science Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity with AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

The Office of Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work provides continuing education in accordance with the criteria and standards of the Texas Board of Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Psychologists under Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 34. § 781.509. Complaints about this program may be made to TSBSWE, 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7. 300 Austin, TX 78701, 512-305-7700, 800-821-3205, bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-social-worker-examiners/.

This webinar series is supported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant award number HHS001042300006.