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Upcoming faculty search
We will soon begin a search for a new core faculty member for the Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law (CMHPL). The position will have a research and program evaluation focus and the successful candidate will have experience and expertise in content areas relevant to forensic mental health and serious mental illness. To be notified when the position has been posted, please email cmhpl@uw.edu.
Forensic Mental Health Journal Club
The CMHPL will launch a new quarterly journal club on April 24, hosted by Dr. Jennifer Piel and Dr. Edward Goldenberg. During the first session, participants will discuss two articles related to correctional mental health. The club is open to practicing clinicians, clinical trainees, and anyone interested in topics in forensic mental health. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Staff scholarship award
The CMHPL team received an award from the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences to complete a professional training program: Stigma in the Law and the Impact on the Forensic Mental Health Evaluation. The program was offered through Palo Alto University, in partnership with Mental Disability Law and Policy Associates.
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Legal update: New DEA training requirement
Starting on June 27, 2023, clinicians will be prompted to affirm completion of a new training requirement on their next scheduled DEA registration submission. Learn more.
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Early career exploration in mental health and the law
Sarah Forslund, an undergraduate student, gained exposure to the forensic mental health field during a month-long mentorship with CMHPL Director Dr. Jennifer Piel. Read story.
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The following are events sponsored by other organizations of potential interest to the CMHPL community.
New Journeys Virtual Gathering (FREE)
Host: Washington State Center of Excellence in Early Psychosis
April 25 & May 2, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT (Online)
This event will focus on increasing awareness and understanding of early psychosis and its treatment in Washington state. It is open to all, including healthcare professionals, educators, first responders, students, individuals with lived experience, family members, and community members. Learn more.
From the Capitol to the Community: Opening Channels for Change (FREE)
Host: Mental Health Policy Roundtable
May 1, 9:00–10:00 a.m. PT (Online)
The federal budget for behavioral health care has been framed as a need to closely examine and respond to capacity, connections to care, and building supports. How do these areas transcend the need as expressed at the state and local level from your perspective as family and peer stakeholders? Learn more.
TeleBehavioral Health Summit (FREE)
Host: Behavioral Health Institute at Harborview Medical Center
May 9 & 10, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. PT (Online)
Over the course of two days, experts in the evolving fields of digital and telebehavioral health care will share their knowledge on a variety of emerging topics. Anyone providing services or leading programs for individuals who live with mental health and substance use issues is encouraged to attend. Learn more.
National Consortium on Racial & Ethnic Fairness in Courts
Host: Washington Supreme Court’s Minority & Justice Commission
May 21–24 (Seattle, WA)
This consortium is a valuable opportunity to gather to discuss current challenges to race equity and racial fairness in the courts and share practical strategies for advancing equal access to courts and eliminating structural, systemic, and institutional barriers to justice through the courts. Learn more.
Washington State Law & Ethics for Behavioral Health Professionals
Host: Washington Council for Behavioral Health
May 30 & June 6, 9:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. PT (Online)
This program fulfills continuing education requirements required by Washington state for licensed social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists for the mandatory biennial law and ethics training requirements. Learn more.
Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference
Host: Washington Council for Behavioral Health
June 15–16 (Kennewick, WA)
This event includes 35 workshops, with tracks focusing on recovery and resiliency, race and equity in behavioral health, children, youth and families, corrections and mental health, and services and partnerships. Learn more.
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Violence Risk Assessment and Management in Community Mental Health Settings
This three-hour course provides tools for clinicians to assess, manage, and stabilize threats of violence. Access course.
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Confidentiality
This module on confidentiality is designed to teach general psychiatry residents about basic concepts in forensic psychiatry using an interactive, case-based format. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Access module.
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