Leadership Training
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It helps you and those you work with.
Working in behavioral health can be very difficult, and many professionals experience burnout in their career. As a leader, you can help improve the lives of your employees. Through these trainings, build your skills and improve your communication so your employees thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
Administrators' Conference
For Leaders Within BHTP Member Agencies
Join us either in person or via Zoom for a day of BHTP updates and and Ethics and Boundaries training for leaders. See Details
Wednesday, September 30, 2026,
8:30am - 4:00pm CST In-Person with Virtual Availability
Fee: Attend for free
Continuing Education Hours: 4.0
Trainer(s): Tess Parker, LMSW; Adam Graham, LPC-MHSP
Note: While our preference is for in-person attendance, we understand that virtual might work best for some people. Please choose your modality when registering.
Practicing Effective Management
Advanced Techniques
Enhance your management skills and competencies with our training designed to build excellent teams and deliver results, featuring both fundamental and advanced techniques. See Details
July 15-16, 2026,
12:30 - 4:30pm CDT Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $35 members; $70 partial & nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 8.0
Trainer(s): Tess Parker, LMSW; Myranda Green, LLMSW
Note: The two-day PEM training is a prerequisite for all attendees of PEM: Advanced Techniques.
Skills for Effective Crisis Supervision
Strengthen your supervisory skills to support and sustain the crisis workforce through advanced training in trauma-informed leadership, conflict resolution, and collaborative partnerships. See Details
August 19, 2026,
12:00 - 5:00pm CDT Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $15 members; $30 partial members; $60 nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 4.50
Trainer(s): Tess Parker, LMSW; Adam Graham, LPC-MHSP
Reflective Supervision
Empower your team and reduce burnout with Reflective Supervision, a professional development approach that leverages Motivational Interviewing and cultural reverence to enhance critical thinking and support trauma-informed care. See Details
November 5, 2026,
8:30am - 12:30pm CST Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $15 members; $60 partial members & non-members
Continuing Education Hours: 4.0
Trainer(s): Shawn Smith, Certified MI Trainer and MINT Member
Advanced Reflective Supervision Series
These three unique sessions will leverage your learning from the Foundational Reflective Supervision session by increasing your skills through discussion and practice. See Details
June 3, 2027,
8:30am - 12:30pm CDT June 10, 2027, 8:30am - 12:30pm CDT
June 17, 2027, 8:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $15 full members; $60 partial members & non-members
Continuing Education Hours: 4.0
Trainer(s): Shawn Smith, Certified MI Trainer and MINT Member
Note: Eligible to register for all 3 sessions at a discounted rate. Required Pre-Requisite: Foundational Reflective Supervision Session or Instructor Agreement.
