A VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we work, communicate, socially engage, and even how we think. While AI has the potential to help solve complex issues, advance individual learning, and offer society huge benefits, there is a dark side to this technology. 

This webinar series will explore how AI can pose risks to how children develop social relationships and even replace human to human interactions. 

Scroll down for session descriptions and learning objectives. 

SPEAKER:   TIM PERRY, ThD, LPC-MHSPs, Senior Vice President, Tennessee Outpatient Services, Frontier Health 

June 24, 2026  |  2:00pm-3:30pm (Central)   |   The History and Development of Artificial Intelligence for Social Engagements   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the June 24th Session Refer to the downloadable flyer for session description and learning objectives.

July 15, 2026 | 2:00pm-3:30pm (Central)    |   Artificial Intimacy and the Advancement of AI in Building Relationships with Children   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the July 15th Session Refer to the downloadable flyer for session description and learning objectives.

July 29, 2026 | 2:00pm-3:30pm (Central)  |   What are the Risks and Safeguards for AI Development in Social Relationships and What Does the Future of AI Look Like?   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the July 29th Session   Refer to the downloadable flyer for session description and learning objectives.

$0/each  ... Staff of TAMHO Member Agencies

$65/each  ... Non-Members

each session requires a separate registration and fee

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CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF version of the TAMHO Member List to determine your eligibility for complimentary registration -- must be employed by a TAMHO member organization to receive the $0 registration fee.  Your registration email should include a URL extension identifying your agency. 

These programs have been approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (Provider Number: NASWTN2026-0046) for 1.5 CE units each.

Live Webinars with Paula D. Foster, MSW, LCSW, Non-Profit / Social Work Training Consultant

A $15 Discount Promo Code is available for staff of all TAMHO member organizations and has been emailed to all member agencies. If you're not seeing the email in your INBOX please check your SPAM / JUNK folder or contact tamho@tamho.org for assistance.

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TENNESSEE SOCIAL LICENSURE RULE AND REGULATIONS

Ethics & Biennial Licensure Requirement for all Tennessee Social Workers 

This one-hour webinar is designed to satisfy the Tennessee biennial one-hour licensure rules training requirement for all licensed social workers and also qualifies for ethics continuing education credit. Participants will receive a comprehensive review of the current Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure rules governing advanced licensure, including the requirements and pathways for obtaining Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker (LAPSW) credentials. Refer to the event promotional flyer for complete overview and learning objectives. 

Upcoming Dates and Times Offered

      12pm-1pm Central - October 20, 2026

     12pm-1pm Central - January 19, 2027   registration link coming soon

     12pm-1pm Central - April 20, 2027   registration link coming soon

     12pm-1pm Central - July 20, 2027   registration link coming soon

     12pm-1pm Central - October 19, 2027 registration link coming soon

This event has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (Provider Number: NASWTN 2026-0076) for 1.0 continuing education units .

TENNESSEE SOCIAL LICENSURE RULE AND REGULATIONS

Social Work Supervision, Ethics, & Biennial Licensure Requirement for all Social Workers in Tennessee

This three-hour webinar is designed to satisfy Tennessee's biennial one-hour licensure rules training requirement for licensed social workers while also meeting ethics continuing education requirements and providing comprehensive instruction on social work supervision in Tennessee. Participants will receive an in-depth review of the current Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure rules governing advanced licensure and supervision, including the requirements and pathways for obtaining Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker (LAPSW) credentials.. Refer to the event promotional flyer for complete overview and learning objectives. 

Upcoming Dates and Times Offered

     9am-12pm Central - January 22, 2027   registration link coming soon

    9am- 12pm Central - July 23, 2027   registration link coming soon

This event has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (Provider Number: NASWTN 2026-0077) for 3.0 continuing education units .

A training series of six topics focusing on issues related to youth at Clinical High Risk (CHR) for psychosis.

The TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is excited to welcome you to our six-part virtual learning series focused on youth and young adults experiencing Critical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P). This series was intentionally designed for providers, educators, and community partners who serve youth at pivotal moments of vulnerability and opportunity. Early identification and intervention for psychosis can significantly alter a young person’s developmental, clinical, and life trajectory. Yet, early warning signs of psychosis are often misunderstood, overlooked, or misattributed, leading to delays in care and increased risk for symptom progression. This learning series aims to bridge that gap by advancing community knowledge, clinical skill, and confidence in recognizing and responding to early indicators of psychosis.

Across six sessions, participants will engage in evidence-informed learning on critical topics including the administration of the Mini Structured Interview for Psychosis (mini-SIPS), the intersection of early psychosis and substance use, autism within clinical high-risk presentations, and other emerging areas relevant to youth mental health. Each session is designed to be practical, accessible, and directly applicable to real-world clinical and community settings. This learning series promotes early detection, informed intervention, and prevention of prolonged untreated psychosis. By increasing awareness of early warning signs and strengthening provider capacity, we collectively move toward systems of care that intervene sooner, respond more effectively, and support better long-term outcomes for youth and families.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for each session, supporting both professional development and clinical excellence.

CLICK HERE  for a comprehensive listing of video topic descriptions and learning objectives. 

FEBRUARY 15, 2026  |   How to Administer the Mini-SIPS  

  CLICK HERE  to view this Learning Module

  CLICK HERE  for Evaluation and Request for Documentation of CEs

MARCH 15, 2026 | Comorbidity and Youth at Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis 

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    CLICK HERE   for Evaluation and Request for Documentation of CEs

APRIL 15, 2026 |   Intersections Between Autism and Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis 

  CLICK HERE  to view this Learning Module releases for viewing April 15th

  CLICK HERE  for Evaluation and Request for Documentation of CEs

MAY 15, 2026 | Suicidality in Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis 

  CLICK HERE   to view this Learning Module releases for viewing May 15th

  CLICK HERE  for Evaluation and Request for Documentation of CEs

JUNE 15, 2026 | Substance Use and Youth at Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis  

  CLICK HERE   to view this Learning Module releases for viewing June 15th 

  CLICK HERE   for Evaluation and Request for Documentation of CEs

JULY 15, 2026 | Tools for School-Based Providers: Assessing Risk for Psychosis in Youth

  CLICK HERE  to view this Learning Module - releases for viewing July 15th

  CLICK HERE  for Evaluation and Request for Documentation of CEs 

LEARNING SERIES SPEAKER  

Dr. Jason Schiffman  earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern California in 2003 and is currently a Professor and Director of Clinical Training at the University of California, Irvine, within the Department of Psychology. His research is dedicated to enhancing the identification and treatment of individuals at risk for psychosis, with a particular focus on refining diagnostic processes, exploring the efficacy of psychosocial interventions, reducing stigma, and addressing health inequities. Dr. Schiffman has published over 200 scientific articles and serves on the editorial boards of Psychiatric Services, Schizophrenia Bulletin, and Early Intervention in Psychiatry (the latter two of which he is an associate editor). He has successfully secured over $20 million in external funding, including grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Dr. Schiffman has co-founded three university-community partnerships dedicated to supporting individuals at risk for psychosis, including a SAMHSA-funded CHRP clinic in Maryland and a CHRP program in Southern California. He is a nationally recognized consultant, providing guidance to numerous CHRP programs across the country, and is a member of the Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment and Technical Assistance (ESMI TTA) team, where he contributes to national efforts to enhance early intervention services. Additionally, he is one of only a few certified trainers in the administration of the Structured Interview for Psychosis Risk Syndromes (SIPS). Dr. Schiffman is also leading the development of a new Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at UC Irvine, further advancing the field through education and training.

ONLINE LIVE OFFICE HOURS WITH JASON SCHIFFMAN, PH.D.

Sessions will be facilitated by Krystal D. Fortney, PhD, LPC-MHSP, QS-TN, NCC, Director of Youth & Young Adult Initiatives, Division of Children and Youth Mental Health, TDMHSAS

Two interactive discussions reflecting on the six-part early psychosis video learning series.

Building on the six-part Clinical High Risk (CHR) for psychosis training series previously developed for Tennessee's mental health training library, the two live, 1.5-hour office hours sessions with Dr. Schiffman are designed to accompany the recorded lectures within the video series. Rather than full lecture-style teaching, each session will pair a brief framing lecture with an interactive office hours format emphasizing question-and-answer, practice-based discussion, and applied problem-solving, with supplemental resources provided to support continued learning. The sessions are designed to help the Tennessee CHR mental health workforce translate the recorded content into day-to-day clinical practice.

The September 2nd session will focus on the first three videos in the series. 

     To register for the September 2nd session  CLICK HERE

The September 8th session will focus on the last three videos in the series.

     To register for the September 8th session CLICK HERE

Event Flyer - To download a copy of the event promotional flyer, CLICK HERE

To gain the most from this interactive discussion, participants are encouraged to view the video series in advance. Watching the videos beforehand will provide valuable context and a shared frame of reference, allowing for richer conversation, deeper reflection, and more meaningful engagement during the session. Visit www.tamho.org/educational-events to access and view the video series.  

OFFERED SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

OFFICE HOURS SESSION  I

Assessment, Comorbidity, and Autism in Youth at Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis

This 1.5-hour office hours session accompanies the recorded trainings on administering the Mini-SIPS, comorbidity among youth at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis, and the intersections between autism and CHR. The session will be structured as a brief framing lecture followed by office hours Q&A and discussion. Dr. Schiffman will field participant questions, facilitate practice-based discussion of assessment and differential considerations, and share supplemental resources to support application of these topics in real-world clinical settings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe attenuated / sub-threshold symptoms typically assessed to determine psychosis-risk status using the Mini-SIPS.
2. Identify common comorbid conditions associated with clinical high-risk (CHR) for psychosis.
3. Apply assessment and clinical conceptualization strategies relevant to treatment planning for youth at CHR-P.

OFFERED SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

OFFICE HOURS SESSION II

Suicidality, Substance Use, and School-Based Assessment in Youth at Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis

This 1.5-hour office hours session accompanies the recorded trainings on suicidality among youth at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis, substance use and CHR, and tools for school-based providers assessing risk for psychosis in youth. As with the first session, it will be structured as a brief summarizing lecture followed by office hours Q&A and discussion. Dr. Schiffman will respond to participant questions, facilitate discussion of risk assessment and intervention strategies, and provide supplemental resources to support continued learning and application across clinical and school-based settings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify promising approaches to care for people at risk for psychosis with suicidality.
2. Recognize the link between substance use and clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis.
3. Describe psychosocial interventions for youth at risk for psychosis applicable to the educational setting.

These sessions have been approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (Provider Number: NASWTN 2026-0078) for up to 3.0 continuing education units (1.5 units per session).

Jason Schiffman, a professor at UC Irvine, earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from USC. His research advances the identification and treatment of individuals at risk for psychosis, focusing on refining diagnostics, implementing psychosocial interventions, reducing stigma, and promoting health for all. With over 230 publications, he has secured over $20 million in funding, including several active NIMH grants involving individuals at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis. Dr. Schiffman co-founded three university-community partnerships, including a SAMHSA-funded CHR-P program, and is among the few certified trainers of the Structured Interview for Psychosis Risk Syndromes. He also consults for CHR-P programs nationwide.