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2015 Behavioral Healthcare Conference Issues Call for Presentations

Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

June 18-19, 2015, Vancouver, WA

Fulfilling the Promise of Integrated Care

We hope you will join us in presenting innovative workshops at the 26th annual Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference!

We strive to bring together a diverse group of presenters to share information about cognitive, behavioral and other therapeutic strategies, promising programs and policies that advance best practices. Our goal is to provide a valuable conference that expands professional knowledge, promotes community partnerships, and helps make recovery a reality.  Last year over 650 people attended—this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and experience!

As a presenter at the 2015 WBHC, you will gain visibility and have the opportunity to interact with a broad audience. Conference attendees include clinical staff, program managers, consumers, family members, peers, nonprofit staff, and staff of system partners and state agencies including DSHS’ Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery and the Department of Corrections.

Each proposal chosen will receive a complimentary conference registration and one night hotel accommodations for each presenter (up to the strict limit of 3 presenters per workshop). Travel expenses and per diem are not provided.

Submitting a Proposal

  1. Workshops are scheduled for 90 minutes. Please tailor proposal materials and objectives to fit within this time frame. 
  2. Electronic applications are available at www.wcmhcnet.org/conferences.html
  3. Completed applications & supporting documents must be received (or postmarked) by December 8, 2014.
  4. Notification of acceptance will be sent out in February, 2015.

Topics

You are invited to submit proposals that address behavioral health across the lifespan of those served. Specific areas of interest for 2015 include:

  1. Health, Wellness & Integrated Care
  2. Care Transitions (including hospitals, correctional and other facilities)
  3. Corrections & Mental Health
  4. Homelessness, Housing & Employment
  5. Management, Leadership & Operations (HR, payment & regulatory environment, customer service)
  6. Workforce Development
  7. Recovery & Resiliency
  8. Evidence-Based, Best & Promising Practices
  9. Trauma-Informed Care/Services
  10. Diversity & Cultural Competence in Mental Health
  11. Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
  12. Consumer-Run and/or Peer Support Services
  13. Services for Veterans in Community Agency Settings
  14. Older Adult, Child & Family, Youth in Transition Services

Questions? Need help with the application? Please contact Alison Avery, Education & Project Manager for the Washington Community Mental Health Council at (206) 628-4608 x12.


2015 WBHC Presentation Application

Fulfilling the Promise of Integrated Care

We are interested in proposals that address the topic areas described on the previous page. Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Clear articulation of the objectives and purpose of the presentation
  • Experience and/or expertise of the presenter(s)
  • Focus on skill development of participants & practical replication of a successful program (vs. promotion of your program or product)
  • Meaningful inclusion of consumer & family voice
  • Contribution to improved outcomes, recovery and quality of life of those served
  • Promotion of advanced clinical skills beyond an introductory level
  • Incorporation of evidence-based, best and/or promising practices
  • Opportunities for engaging and stimulating sessions with participants
  • Use of person-first language and sensitivity/applicability to a multicultural population

Presentation Title:_______________________________________

Lead Presenter:

Degree (incl. field of study):

Organization:

Street Address:

City:                                                     State:               Zip Code:                     Phone:

Email:                                                                                                              Fax:

Presenter 2:

Degree (incl. field of study):

Organization:

Street Address:

City:                             State:               Zip Code:                     Phone:

Email:                                                                                      Fax:

Presenter 3:

Degree (incl. field of study):

Organization:

Street Address:

City:                             State:               Zip Code:                     Phone:

Email:                                                                                      Fax:

Does your presentation require audio/visual equipment?              Yes              No

If yes, please specify:     LCD Projector/screen     Flip chart w/markers       Sound patch for audio

Please note that speakers must provide their own laptop.


2015 WBHC Presentation Application
Fulfilling the Promise of Integrated Care

Intended Level/Audience of Presentation:

 General Behavioral Health

 Advanced Clinical Practice

Completed applications MUST be submitted by December 8, 2014 with the following additional information:

  • Brief biography of each presenter, including one credible reference regarding experience in facilitating workshops, seminars or presentations
  • 300-word abstract of presentation (for use in brochures if presentation is selected, may be edited)
  • Maximum one-page document listing focus area, learning objectives and goals of presentation

Application Checklist:

Please check each item to ensure a complete application. The Education Committee will also consider this to be an acknowledgment that you understand the terms of submission. Please feel free to call Alison Avery, (206) 628-4608 ext 12 if you have questions or need clarifications.

I understand that:

   A fully completed & signed application (including bios for each presenter, 300 word abstract & 1 page max document listing focus area, learning objectives & goals of presentation) is required

   There is a limit of 3 presenters for each workshop

   I am submitting a proposal for the 2015 WBHC and my proposal may not be chosen

   I may call the Washington Community Mental Health Council at (206) 628-4608 ext 12 if I have questions or need assistance in completing my application.

   Each presenter (up to the limit of 3) will receive a complimentary registration and one night of hotel accommodations’ travel expenses and per diem are not included

   If selected, my workshop will follow the original (or edited) session description as it appears in the printed and online programs.

   Applications must be received or postmarked by December 8, 2014.

SIGNATURE:   _______________________________________________ Date: ______________________   

Completed Applications:          Please email, mail or fax applications & supporting documents to:

                                                Washington Community Mental Health Council

                                                Attention: Alison Avery

                                                600 Stewart Street, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98101

Fax: (206) 448-2448

Email: aavery@wcmhcnet.org