Welcome to the New Vista Academy. We are the training department at New Vista!
New Vista Academy offers a range of classes and learning opportunities for behavioral health professionals. From continuing education courses that meet state licensing board requirements to state-approved curriculums for targeted case managers, community support associates and peer support specialists, we offer options to fit your needs and schedule. If you are looking for a training not listed or would like to request a speaker for your group, please contact [email protected].
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mon. September 23, 2024
New Vista Regional Office - 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Learners will develop skills in:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
- How to connect the youth with help.
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
Cost: $60
Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
6.5 CEU Credits – LPCC, LCSW, Psychology
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Community Support Associate Training (2 Day)
Tue. September 24, 2024
Virtual Training via Zoom
A Community Support Associate (CSA) provides Comprehensive Community Support Services, CPT code (H2015), to individuals that have a Mental Health disorder or a Co-Occurring disorder. Co-Occurring Disorder means the primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder and one or more of the following:
- A substance use disorder,
- Intellectual disability, or
- Physical health disorder or condition
For those receiving services from a CSA, the mental health diagnosis would be the primary reason the recipient is seeking treatment. A CSA may not provide services to individuals that have a Substance Use Disorder as the primary reason for seeking treatment. Refer to 908 KAR 2:250, Community support associate; eligibility criteria and training, for specific eligibility and training requirements.
Note: A Community Support Associate may work for a Behavioral Health Multi-Specialty Group and a Behavioral Health Service Organization (BHSO) Tier I. Reimbursement is not available for services provided by a CSA within a BHSO Tier II, BHSO Tier III, or via an individual practitioner.
This 10-hour training satisfies the curriculum requirements for Community Support Associate certification by the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, covering principles of recovery, promoting resilience, psychiatric rehabilitation, and effective communication. Provides an overview of mental health and co-occurring diagnoses, as well as appropriate crisis intervention skills.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of full-time employment experience working with individuals that receive treatment for mental health.
NOTE: Registration for this event closes at 5pm on September 18th.
Cost $150
Tuesday, September 24th and Wednesday, September 25th
Day 1: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Day 2: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Law for Kentucky LPCC
Tue. October 8, 2024
Virtual Training via Zoom
This training is facilitated by an LPCC and meets the requirements for continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. LPCC’s and LPCA’s will learn about the Kentucky laws and regulations pertaining to their license and how the Kentucky Licensed Professional Counseling Board operates. This includes licensing requirements, definitions, educational requirements, supervision and supervisor requirements, and codes of conduct.
Cost $55
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
1:00 – 4:00 pm
3 CEU Credits – LPCC and LPCA
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Understanding Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse-Tools for You and Your Clients
Wed. October 16, 2024
New Vista Regional Office - 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
This program will provide an overview of domestic violence and elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation as required by Kentucky Statute and equip counselors with the information necessary to better support their clients. Upon completion of this course, participants will have a better understanding of domestic violence and elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation by:
1. Understanding the dynamics and effects on adult and child survivors
2. Recognizing lethality and risk issues
3. Learning legal remedies for protection
4. Learning model protocols for addressing with individuals
5. Gaining a better understanding of resources, services, and reporting requirements.
Cost: $60
Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
6 CEU Credits – LPCC, LCSW, Psychology. LMFT – apply individually.
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Adult Peer Support Training (5 Day Training)
Mon. October 21, 2024
New Vista Regional Offices, 1351 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY
New Vista is approved by the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health to present this 30-hour program offering the curriculum required to become a certified Adult Peer Support Specialist in Kentucky. Trainings are open to anyone in recovery from mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorder interested in working as a PSS. Seating is limited and we do not keep a waitlist.
Cost $300*
Monday, October 21st – Friday, October 25th
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
Click Here to fill out and submit an application to participate in the Peer Support Certification training.
*Note: This session will be held IN PERSON at the New Vista Regional Office.
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected].
**The registration process must be fully completed (including payment) by 2pm on October 18th to secure a spot in this session. No late applications will be accepted.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (2 day)
Wed. October 30, 2024
Virtual Training via Zoom
This two-day workshop will introduce participants to essential Motivational Interviewing (MI) processes, concepts and skills, concentrating on small group practice exercises. This training is virtual via zoom, video and audio participation are mandatory.
Facilitator – Ali Hall, JD
Cost: $205
Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
12 CEU Credits – LPCC, LCSW, Psychology. LMFT – apply individually.
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Advancing Skills in Motivational Interviewing
Fri. November 1, 2024
Virtual Training via Zoom
This one day workshop will help participants build on Motivational Interviewing (MI) foundations toward increasing skillfulness. The session will focus specifically on practicing the selective and differential use of reflective listening for softening sustain talk and cultivating change talk.
Facilitator – Ali Hall, JD
Cost: $105
Friday, November 1, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
6 CEU Credits – LPCC, LCSW, Psychology. LMFT – apply individually.
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Psychosis
Tue. November 5, 2024
New Vista Regional Office - 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
This presentation aims to provide clinicians with knowledge and skill and develop a framework for approaching clients experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and psychosis, and to better prepare them to work with this high-risk population. We want to identify challenges due to the chronicity and recurrent nature of symptoms partially due to lack of complete responsiveness to medication and traditional treatments. CBTp is a collaborative approach to symptom management introducing new ways to approach the treatment process.
Cost: $55
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
6 CEU Credits – LPCC, LCSW, Psychology. LMFT – apply individually.
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Clinical Supervision for Kentucky Licensed Professional Counselors LPCC-S (2 Day Training)
Thu. November 7, 2024
Virtual Training via Zoom
201 KAR 36:060 requires that any Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and all other professions providing supervision (including Licensed Psychologist or Certified Psychologist with autonomous functioning, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychiatrist, Nurse with a master’s degree in psychiatric certification, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) for Licensed Professional Counseling Associates, complete BOARD APPROVED SUPERVISION TRAINING every three (3) years in order to continue providing supervision.
$205 Registration fee
November 7 and 8, 2024
9AM – 4PM (both days)
15 CEU Credits – LPCC
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Targeted Case Management Training Core, SMI, SUD
Mon. November 11, 2024
Virtual Training via Zoom
This training is state-approved for Targeted Case Management certification and includes the required 12-hour Core Competency Curriculum for the training of Behavioral Health Targeted Case Managers in Kentucky, as well as additional specialty topics addressing adults with Serious Mental Illness, and adults with Substance Use Disorder.
Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science; and one year of full-time employment experience working directly with individuals in a human service setting, post-degree. A master’s degree may substitute for the year experience.
**You must select each competency individually when you register. CORE is listed as the top option, and SUD, and SMI are listed as “Add Ons” below it. If you wish to register for SUD, and/or SMI click on “add ons” and select all that apply.**
NOTE: Registration for this event closes at 4pm on November 6th.
November 11th and 12th – Core Competency (2-Day)
November 13th – Substance Use Disorders
November 14th – Severe Mental Illness
Cost $205 for Core, $103 per additional day
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
Please see link for more detailed information of requirements.
LCSW for Supervision According to Kentucky Law
Tue. January 14, 2025
Virtual Training via Zoom
The new training for current clinical supervisors has increased from three (3) hours to six (6) hours. The initial supervisory training course on supervisory practice and methods for licensed clinical social workers shall be completed no later than January 1, 2022. This course will review the new core requirements including: Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Supervision, Practice Modalities, Techniques, and/or Approaches to Clinical Supervision, KY Rules & Ethics for Clinical Supervision Practice, and Evaluating Clinical Supervision.
Virtual via zoom, must have video and audio enabled device to participate
Cost: $105
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Questions? Contact New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email [email protected]
