Community corrections professionals are responsible for working directly with individuals placed on community supervision, some of whom have behavioral health concerns or disorders. Working with individuals on supervision who have a diagnosis of or may have a behavioral health disorder can bring additional challenges. They often have special needs that require intervention for them to succeed on supervision and reduce their likelihood to recidivate. This course is designed for community corrections professionals working in adult and juvenile probation and parole agencies. You will learn about some of the factors related to being on community supervision that can have an impact on persons with behavioral health disorders. You also will review some of the common signs of behavioral health disorders. Finally, you will learn some strategies you can use when supervising persons with these types of disorders to help them access the treatment and resources they need to succeed on supervision and facilitate reductions in recidivism.
This activity is approved for 2.50 STC credit hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding Behavioral Health Disorders
What Are Behavioral Health Disorders?
Causes of Behavioral Health Disorders
Impact of System Involvement on Symptoms
How Diagnosis Impacts Supervision
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Groups of Behavioral Health Disorders
Common Behavioral Health Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar and Related Disorders
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Co-Occurring Disorder
Review
Summary
Section 4: Supervising Individuals with Behavioral Health Disorders
Supervision Strategies
Screen and Assess
Collect Information: Potential Sources of Information
Build Rapport
Communicate the Expectations
Develop Realistic Case Plans
Address Responsivity Factors
Adjust Supervision Conditions
Communicate with Treatment Providers
Act Quickly Upon Concerns
Respond to Violations
Respond to Success
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Instructor: Malinda LambMrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Malinda received her Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, with an emphasis on mental health. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Sex Offender Treatment Professional (SOTPII). She currently works for the 6th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in Iowa. Previous to her current employment, she was the Coordinator of a Jail Alternatives Program, where she designed and implemented this program to address the growing population of individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders within the county jail setting as well as a social worker within a secure forensic hospital setting. She has also been active in other state and community organizations, boards, and committees focusing on various treatment needs of correctional clients.
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