The NIATx Virtual Change Leader Academy is the new web-based version of the popular NIATx Change Leader Academy (CLA). The CLA has given thousands of behavioral health organizations the tools to make real changes that improve their systems of care. This interactive, expert-led program includes four weekly 90-minute learning sessions. An optional follow-up series consists of four monthly individual and group coaching sessions. This training is offered at no cost and is supported by funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants in the virtual CLA will learn:

• The NIATx principles and how they motivate positive change
• How to build a change team and integrate NIATx principles at the organizational level
• How to conduct a change project to improve a specific process within their organization

NAADAC CEUs

Registrants who complete all four weekly virtual session will be eligible to receive 5.5 NAADAC CEUs. An additional 3.5 NAADAC CEUs will be available to registrants who complete all assignments and attend all optional monthly coaching sessions. 

MANDITORY SESSIONS TRAINING SCHEDULE (PART "A")

January 7, 2021    |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central)

January 14, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central)

January 21, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central)

January 28, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central)

**OPTIONAL** MONTHLY SESSIONS TRAINING SCHEDULE (PART "B")

Feb. 18, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Central)

Mar. 18, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Central)

April 15, 2021  |  10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Central)

TRAINER

Mat Roosa, LCSW-R

Mat Roosa was a founding member of NIATx and has been a NIATx coach for a wide range of projects. He works as a consultant in the areas of quality improvement, organizational development, and planning, evidence-based practice implementation. He also serves as a local government planner in behavioral health in New York State. His experience includes direct clinical practice in mental health and substance use services, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and human service agency administration.