Clinical Reasoning and Case Formulation for the Learning 2 Practice Collaboration

The Clinical Reasoning and Case Formulation is a 7-hour two day didactic virtual training that introduces a set of reasoning tools for preparation and application in substance misuse and behavioral health settings. Clinical and practical reasoning requires broad knowledge, good judgment, and disciplined analysis. The ability to actively use clinical reasoning in decision-making is a complex process requiring practitioners to be aware of multiple functions and dynamic contexts, to use a diverse knowledge base, and to deal with multiple variables and individuals. The Clinical Reasoning and Case Formulation training addresses key concepts for building a reasoning and formulation process in practitioners. Key concepts such as the differences between a clinical diagnosis and a clinical case formulation and discerning an appropriate pace of case work by working from urgent to strategic, practical to clinical, and operationally defined outcomes to precise intervention strategies.

12 Social Work CEUs 

Trainers:
Kate Gibbons, Ph.D., LISW, LCSW, Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing

Trainer Bios:

Kate Gibbons is the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement and Learning at the Center of Innovation for Behavioral Health and Wellbeing (COI) at New Mexico State University, which encompassed the Quality Service Review Program. She is one of the content developers of Clinical Reasoning and Case Formulation training and curriculum. Kate also has extensive national experience and knowledge in all processes of QSR and developing methodologies to use QSR for measurement and practice development. She works with numerous state agencies and non-profit entities in New Mexico providing leadership and organizational development, coaching and mentoring, qualitative methodologies, implementation of change initiatives, strategic planning, and increasing accessibility of services for adults, youth, and families.

• Identify Clinical Foundations, Thinking Errors, Bias, And Habits in diagnosing.
• Recognize the differences between Facts/Data, Information, Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom in clinical activities (assessment, treatment planning, documentation).
• Improve the clinical cohesion and practice of practicum students, supervisors, and university faculty in behavioral health settings.
• Strengthen clinical services and develop the behavioral health workforce at community-based behavioral health organizations in New Mexico.

This training brought to you through a partnership with the State of New Mexico Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health Services Division.

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