As a result of feedback and requests, this event will now be offered virtually.
: Meet and collaborate with fellow educators from across New York. Share insights, discuss challenges, and forge connections to strengthen your professional network. Stay Informed: Topics covered during this event will include: - Program reapproval for diagnostic privilege
- Employment and internship opportunities for students
- Legislative updates and changes that could affect graduate programs
- Updates about the licensure application process
- And more
Engage in discussions that impact the evolution of graduate education and the mental health counseling profession. Who Should Attend?This event is tailored for mental health counseling graduate program educators, including:
- Program directors
- Faculty members
- Clinical supervisors
- Professionals involved in curriculum development or program accreditation
Registration
Secure your spot today!Register HereEVENT AGENDA9:00 AM
Opening Session & Leadership Presentation
9:30 - 10:45 AM
NYSED Office of the Professions
Mei Zhou, Ph. D and Ryan deOlde, NYSED Professional Education Program Review
If your grad program has not been re-approved as providing the necessary coursework for your students to qualify for the diagnostic privilege, Mei Zhou and Ryan deOlde will explain the process for re-approval and answer any questions you might have. Evan Seiden, Executive Secretary to the Mental Health Practitioners Regulatory BoardEvan will discuss the application process for people applying for the diagnostic privilege and will provide you with information useful to your students who will need to apply after graduation.
10:45 - 11:15 AM
Legislative Updates
Heather Evans, NYMHCA Government Relations Consultant, Hinman Straub Advisors Heather will discuss NYMHCA’s legislative agenda and how the passage of the proposed legislation will affect your students as they become practicing professionals.
11:15 AM - Noon
Mental Health Counseling Evidence-Based Practice Internship Program
Lucy Newman, Ph. D., Project Director for Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health, NYS Office of Mental Health Lucy will talk about her project that allows mental health counseling students to train to work with the seriously mentally ill and then find jobs in OMH agencies. The program contracts with graduate programs around the state and there are stipends for the students and faculty advisor.
Noon - 1:00 PM
BREAK
1:00 - 2:00 PM
The Future of Mental Health Counseling
Panel Discussion with Guests from NYS Offices & DepartmentsSamantha Fletcher, Ph. D., Director of Workforce Development at the NYS Office of Mental Health
Julia Fesko, Director of Bureau of Workforce Development at NYS OASAS Samanatha and Julia will discuss employment and internship opportunities in OMH & OASAS funded agencies.
Register Here
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