DESCRIPTION

In collaboration with the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC), the Central East ATTC is  hosting a two part event on depression and substance use disorder (SUD). Details for each event are below.

PART 1 March 12, 2025 12:00pm -1:15pm EDT

The first event will equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills to effectively administer, score, interpret, and utilize the PHQ-9 to screen for and monitor depression in clients with substance use disorders.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

• Identify the prevalence and significance of co-occurring depression and substance use disorders.
• Describe the PHQ-9 as a screening tool and its limitations.
• Explain PHQ-9 scores and make appropriate referrals.
• Discuss strategies for addressing depression in clients with substance use disorders.

PART 2 March 26, 2025 12:00pm -1:15pm EDT

Session two will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to understand remission in depression and substance use, effectively monitor progress using the PHQ-9, recognize relapse warning signs, and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions and psychosocial supports.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

• Define and differentiate between full and partial remission in the context of depression and substance use.
• Recognize the importance of tracking remission status and how it affects treatment planning.
• Adjust the PHQ-9 tool to monitor patient progress and track changes over time.
• Identify common warning signs of relapse and apply early intervention strategies.
• Describe the role of therapeutic interventions and psychosocial supports in long-term recovery.

Participants are only required to register once and can attend either one or both sessions.

 Register here for the PHQ9 Learning Collaborative that accompanies this two part event being hosted April 23, 2025.

*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform.

Contact Hours (Certificate of Attendance): up to 1 for attending the entire session. Each session is worth 1 contact hour.

If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.

GUEST SPEAKER

Billie Jo Smith, MS, LPC

Billie Jo currently serves as a Program Manager for the Behavioral Health Integration team at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Health Plan.  Billie Jo has worked in the addiction treatment field for over 15 years, first as a clinician, and later a supervisor and manager in various clinical settings including residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Billie Jo trains and consults with providers in the behavioral and physical health fields across the United States. Billie Jo conducts all levels of Motivational Interviewing (MI) training up to and including coaching and supervision.  Billie Jo trains MIA-STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency), SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment), Technology-Based Clinical Supervision and other topics relevant to the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders.  Billie Jo has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2018.  Billie Jo is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania.