Adolescent & Youth Clinical Training for Suicide Prevention;
Screening & Management in Outpatient Settings
ACTS; Screening & Management in Outpatient Settings is a virtual training to increase the confidence and competence in the evaluation and management of youth and adolescent suicide risk for mental health practitioners. If you would like to apply to participate in the training, please complete the application form below. Registration is limited to 40 participants per training day. Must be currently licensed in New Jersey and treating youth under the age of 18. Must register by two weeks prior to desired training date to secure a spot in the training.
When and where is the training?
There are multiple ACTS training sessions available throughout 2023. All of these sessions will be conducted in-person at the specified locations below.
North Jersey ACTS Training Dates:
May 10, 2023 | The Madison Hotel
1 Convent Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
Central Jersey ACTS Training Dates:
May 11, 2023 | Preferred Behavioral Health Group Training Center
725 Airport Road, Suite 1B, Lakewood, NJ
September 26, 2023 | RWJBarnabus Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery
442 J-35, Eatontown, NJ 07724
South Jersey ACTS Training Dates:
May 18, 2023 | Stockton University Hammonton Campus
30 Front St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
September 12, 2023 | Stockton University Hammonton Campus
30 Front St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
October 25, 2023 | Stockton University Hammonton Campus
30 Front St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Will CEUs be available for this training?
Social work continuing education hours (CEs) are provided by the Monmouth University School of Social Work in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code 13:44G and are recognized by the New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners.
What are the training objectives?
• Identify the 5 clinical competencies for assessing and managing suicide risk in youth
• Name at least 3 theoretical approaches to understanding suicide
• Name the 5 characteristics of suicide
• Identity a therapeutic intervention for each characteristic
• Name 3 reasons for using self-report assessment tools
• Describe the 3 levels of risk in the clinical screening pathway for risk
• Identify appropriate therapeutic intervention for each risk level
• Identify the components of a safety plan
• Identify at least 3 ways parents/guardians can support youth
• Complete a best practice case documentation
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is providing Adolescent Clinical Training for Suicide Prevention (ACTS) through an appropriation of federal American Rescue Plan funds in partnership with NJ Department of Children and Families.
