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.

NASW TN Chapter has approved 3.0 CE units for the 3-hour webinar and 1.0 CE unit for the 1-hour webinar.

These webinars have been designed to meet the required 3-hour training for becoming a social work supervisor, and, for the biennial 1-hour licensure rules training requirement for all licensed social workers.  

During the webinars, information and clarity will be provided regarding the path for advanced licensure in the state of Tennessee.  A thorough review of the current rules will help participants understand the requirements and the eligibility for advanced licensure as a clinical or advanced generalist social worker. Case scenarios will help participants understand how to conceptualize and accurately document the social work experience.  Clarification will also be given regarding the role of the supervisor and how to accurately accumulate supervision hours and contact hours.

The 3-hour sessions cover the one-time licensure rules training requirement for becoming a Social Work Supervisor.   This session also qualifies for 3 CE units of required Ethics Training.

Initial 3-hour training will be offered on the following dates:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for January 23, 2026, 9am-12pm Central (Virtual Webinar)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for July 24, 2026, 9am-12pm Central (Virtual Webinar)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for August 28, 2026, 12pm-3pm Central (In-Person Only at TAMHO Office)

The 1-hour sessions cover the biennial licensure rules training requirement for all licensed Social Workers in Tennessee. 

The subsequent biennial 1-hour training will be offered on the following dates:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for January 20, 2026, 12pm-1pm Central (Virtual Webinar)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for April 21, 2026, 12pm-1pm Central (Virtual Webinar)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for July 21, 2026, 12pm-1pm Central (Virtual Webinar)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for August 18, 2026, 12pm-1pm Central (In-Person Only at TAMHO Office)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for October 20, 2026, 12pm-1pm Central (Virtual Webinar)

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

LAUNCHING FEBRUARY 2026  |  Greater detail forthcoming.

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  

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

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

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

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

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

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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.