Supporting medication management is a critically important part of the role of a behavioral health provider, yet it is something many clinical social workers and licensed counselors did not receive training in during their professional education. This interactive session will focus on the skills and knowledge a behavioral health provider needs to effectively support patients taking medications as part of their treatment plan. These include how to gather information from patients, medical considerations that can affect psychiatric medications, patient education about medications, helping patients navigate multiple medication trials, and scope of practice when discussing medications with clients. We will also discuss misconceptions about medications and how to approach common scenarios that can derail a medication trial.
Monica Harrison, Clinical Trainer/Practice Coach, AIMS Center, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
