This extended learning opportunity (ELO) reviews the steps to creating evidenced-based clinical pathways specifically for pediatric populations in integrated settings. Content will cover clinical, operational, and technical considerations unique to children, adolescents, and families within several integrated frameworks, including Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH), Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), and prevention-focused models. Instruction will highlight how developmental, family‑system, and school‑related factors shape pathway creation. This interactive instruction will be followed by a panel of experts in these models from various disciplines to answer specific questions about pathway creation and improving clinical care.
Lisa Powell, PhD, Growth Manager, HealthySteps National Office, Zero To Three, Boston, KY
Emily Morgan, PhD, Behavioral Health Provider and Psychologist Manager, Providence Medical Group Oregon, Portland, OR
Courtney Valentine, PhD, Behavioral Health Psychologist, Kadlec's Family Medicine Residency, West Richland, WA
Amelia McClelland, PhD, Behavioral Health Consultant, Community Health of Central Washington (CHCW), Yakima, WA
Cody Hostutler, PhD, Pediatric Primary Care Psychologist, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Robert Tolliver, PhD, Director of Behavioral Health, ETSU Department of Family Medicine, Johnson City, TN
Maria Jesus Arrojo, MA, LMFT, LMHC, Senior Manager of Behavioral Health Integration, Pediatric Physician's Organization at Children's (PPOC) - Boston Children's Hospital, Northampton, MA
Desirae Rivers, DSW, LCSW, Lead Behavioral Care Manager, Era Supports, Greenville, NC
Jennifer Thomas, MD, FASAM, Medical Director of Integrated Behavioral Health, Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers, Channahon
John Parkhurst, PhD, Psychology Director of Collaborative Care, Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago
Allison Allmon Dixson, PhD ABPP, Pediatric Psychologist, Mayo, Rochester, WI
Patricia Huerta, PhD, MS, LMFT, Clinical Assistant Professor, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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