Farm Camp - Six Years of Fun and Education
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Behavioral Health Mentoring Wrapped Into a Summer Camp For Kids! = #FUN
Farm Camp
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is an annual week-long summer program designed to give rural students the opportunity to connect with mentors working in behavioral health careers in rural communities. Currently, in its 6
th
year, the camp’s continued success lies in the passion the Farm Camp Leadership Team has for the work.
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Four New Ambassador Career Engagement Awards Announced
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The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN), pronounced “beacon,”
has selected five programs for 2018-2019 to receive
BHECN’s Ambassador Career Engagement Awards
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Launched
in June of 2017, the awards give funding to the local community groups who offer introductory programming to educate Nebraska students, primarily in rural or underserved communities, about behavioral health professions.
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Project ECHO Year One Results
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Project ECHO is a virtual consultation model where physical and behavioral health providers can call in and receive recommendations a patient case they would like some assistance with. Each Project ECHO series focuses on a specific health topic, and experts on that topic are present at each call to provide recommendations. (This call series focuses on Pain and Substance Use Disorder). Providers also have the opportunity to make recommendations on cases and learn from their peers’ presentations.
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Meet Catherine Jones-Hazledine, Ph.D.
Dr. Catherine Jones-Hazledine (or as everyone calls her, Dr. Cate) is a psychologist and the owner of Western Nebraska Behavioral Health in Rushville, Nebraska. She was originally going to be an archaeologist/anthropologist. Read more about her story and transition to studying psychology..
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Third Annual Psychiatric Nurse Summit
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BHECN and UNMC will host the 3
rd Annual Psychiatric Nurse Workforce Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 12
th at UNO’s Scott Conference Center.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Michael Rice, PhD, Endowed Chair, Professor and Co-Director of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Colorado College in Nursing. Dr. Rice will give a presentation on the current and future psychiatric workforce and the integration of
national and Nebraska perspectives.
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Continuing education credits will be available with six contact hours under ANCC criteria. This year, a special student rate is also available (student rates will not be eligible for CE credits). Space for the event is very limited and registration will close on Sept. 4.
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Project ECHO: Learn From Substance Use Disorder Experts!
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Project ECHO is continuing with a new series of Webinars providing specialist knowledge and advice from substance use and pain management specialists.
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Nebraska Pain Management Guidance Document and Special Populations
Presented by
Dr. John Massey, Pain Management Specialist.
When: Friday, July 6, 12 - 1:15 p.m. (CDT)
Learning Objectives:
- Review the pain management guidance document as a tool for clinical care.
- Discuss special populations seen for pain management and how to care for them.
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Neurobiology of Addiction
Presented by
Dr. Kenneth Zoucha, Addiction Medicine Specialist.
When: Monday, July 16, 12 - 1:15 p.m. (CDT)
Learning Objectives:
- Review the basics of neurobiology related to substance use disorders.
- Apply neurological concepts to the treatment of substance use disorders to reduce stigma.
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BHECN recently wrapped up a series of webinars as part of the "Core Topics for Behavioral Health Providers". The following recorded webinars are available to view at any time:
- Incorporating Sexuality & Gender Concepts into Mental Health Practice (4 parts)
- How to Apply Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
- The Schizophrenia Spectrum: Science and Practice
- Forensic Issues and Civil Commitment
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Searching for behavioral health employees?
Don’t forget about this FREE Nebraska resource to post your behavioral health jobs, as often as you wish!
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Farewell and Thank You Krista
Krista moves to Texas!
In the two short years, Krista Moberg-Roberts was the communications coordinator for BHECN she took the position of communications coordinator to a high level of excellence, even being awarded the UNMC’s prestigious Silver U award on her last full day in Omaha.
Krista was a great addition to BHECN, her attention to detail and positive attitude benefited the entire BHECN team. With her husband retiring from the military it gave Krista and her husband an opportunity to move back home closer to their families in Fort Worth, Texas. On a personal note, it was a delight to work with Krista, and we will miss her. We wish her the best of luck in her job search in Texas, we know she’ll do great things wherever she lands.
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Welcome Jennifer Bull to the BHECN Team!
On another note, please join me in welcoming Jennifer Bull to the team as the new communications coordinator!
Jennifer joined BHECN in June 2018 as Communications Coordinator. She is responsible for developing our communications strategy including maintaining our website, producing social media messages, writing copy for our e-newsletter, and helping BHECN present a clear message about behavioral health to the public.
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The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN), pronounced “beacon”, was established in 2009 by a legislative bill to address the shortage of behavioral health professionals in rural and underserved areas of the state. It is a unique partnership among the state legislature, academic institutions, and community partners
to create a statewide workforce solution to increase the number of licensed behavioral health professionals.
View our video to learn more about our mission, programs and initiatives.
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