In this workshop, clinicians will develop a better awareness of the importance of the intake session. As clinicians we can become so focused on the forms and information we need to attain in the first session that we can forget the client’s perspective and needs. The intake process lays the foundation for a strong working alliance and therefore we need to continue to finetune our intake skills by individualizing it.

Presenter: Erin Stine, MS, LCPC

Erin Stine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland and a Board Approved Supervisor. She is a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (in charge of Recruiting) with Centrepointe Counseling. Erin works at the Parkville office serving adults and couples on a variety of issues including addiction and codependency, relational issues, mood disorders, grief, and faith and spirituality. Erin earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bucknell University and her Masters in Pastoral Counselor from Loyola University Maryland.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the ACA and NASW CODE OF ETHICS involving the intake process.
• Understand the theoretical models of the therapeutic relationship.
• Recognize the necessary steps and purpose of the intake process.
• Develop an awareness of the different roles in the intake session (host, guide, informant, interviewer).
• Become attuned to what is most needed in the situation in order to create a therapeutic bond and encourage the client to become invested in the process.

Agenda

• 9:30-9:45 Introductions and Objectives
• 9:45-10:30 Code of Ethics and Theoretical Models
• 10:30-11:00 Purpose and Protocol in the Intake session
• 11:00-11:15 Break
• 11:15-11:45 Our Roles as Clinicians
• 11:45-12:15 Working Examples/Activity
• 12:15-12:45 Q&A, Evaluations, and closing

Each 3 CE event costs $45. The approving agencies list the duration as follows: 3 clock hours – NBCC, 3 CE – Maryland BSWE, and 3 – continuing education clock hours.

All CentrePointe CE events are professional workshops, open only to mental health and other related professionals. Course level is advanced.

If you have questions or concerns about any CE event, contact the Administrative Coordinator at 800-491-5369.

Course topics, dates, course learning objectives, and agenda for upcoming workshops can be found here.

Registration for upcoming workshops can be completed at Eventbrite by clicking here.

Cancellation policy: No refunds are offered.

CE event workshop agenda/timeline/outline:

• 9:30 – Introductions and Overview: Participants will introduce themselves and the agency they represent. Participants will hear an overview of the course and discuss the objectives.
• 10:00 – Lecture #1: Participants will hear foundational information presented. Participants will be invited to ask questions about the above information, which will be addressed by the presenter.
• 10:30 – Lecture #2: Participants will hear application information presented. Current research will be included and discussed.
• 10:45 – Break: Participants will be free to take a break as they finish the article.
• 11:00 – Lecture #3: Participants will be informed of explanations and justification for clinical use of the workshop information. Participants will discuss these in a large group and will cite examples in personal clinical work experience.
• 11:30 – Activity: Participants will participate in a small group activity making application of the presented information into clinical practice.
• 12:00 – Q&A: Participants will share with other small groups their learning and discussion content. Participants will be invited to ask questions, comment, and make observations about the workshop topic, incorporating learning from the group activity.
• 12:45 – Distribution of evaluations and closing: Participants will be asked to complete a course evaluation independently. Participants will be given their certificates after completing and returning the course evaluation and signing out.

Additional Continuing Education Information:

The approving agencies list the duration as follows: 3 clock hours- NBCC, 3 CE- Maryland BSWE, and 3 continuing education clock hours. CentrePointe is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for the programs and their content. These trainings qualify for Category I continuing education units. The D.C. and Virginia Boards of Social Work usually recognize the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ approval. Please contact your state boards for verification.

CentrePointe Counseling, Inc., Provider #1586, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. CentrePointe Counseling, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 02/28/2018– 02/28/2019. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers participating in this course will receive 3 continuing education clock hours.

CentrePointe Counseling, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6569. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CentrePointe Counseling, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

To receive a certificate, registrants must attend the entire session. Course completion requirements include participating in the full session and completing the CE evaluation. Participants must sign in at the start and sign out at the completion of the training to obtain a certificate. Certificates will be awarded at the close of the event. Individuals requesting disability accommodations should contact Matt Raeder, MSW, LCSW-C, at 800-491-5369 ext. 114, one week prior to the training date.

By registering for a CentrePointe CE event, I hereby grant permission to CentrePointe Counseling, Inc. to use and retain the right to use any photos, videos, and statements by, about, or of me captured during this CE training in any media, advertising, publicity, commercial, social media posting, or other business purposes conducted by CentrePointe. I agree to allow use of any images or declarations and waive all right to compensation or ownership of the materials.

CentrePointe is required to have written, published policies and procedures for complaint and grievance management. This information is provided in full on our website and in summary format on attendance certificates and promotional materials.

Grievance Procedure:

1. The complaint or grievance must be submitted in writing by participant, noting the full name and contact information for the participant to ensure proper follow-up. This letter will be reviewed by CentrePointe’s social worker consultant/Executive Director.
2. If needed, the issue will be discussed with other leadership team members of the CentrePointe staff.
3. The participant will have the opportunity to support his/her allegations by arguments however brief and, if need be, by related supporting evidence.
4. The response decision is made by the Executive Director in consultation with the leadership team members. The decision takes into account various perspectives on the situation and relevant facts.
5. Information is shared from the findings with the CentrePointe leadership team to be utilized for improving future courses.
6. CentrePointe will respond to the participant in writing regarding the outcome of the response decision.