TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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The following is a list of all training activities provided by the MCCMH Training Department and selected vendors. Opportunities are available to employees of a directly operated MCCMH service department, MCCMH administrative staff, or, as applicable, employees of a contracted provider that delivers direct services to individuals served by MCCMH.
Please review the flyers for more information, including whether continuing education credits or additional units are available.
Please Note: MCCMH Training Policies 3-015 and 10-007 have been updated.
All required training is offered through the Training Office or Brainier platform.
MichiCANS Training Information and Registration can be found below!
Training dates have limited availability. Please review the live flyer below with the most updated information.
Current Training List
| Training | Description | Flyer | Register Link |
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| MichiCANS Training Information | MCCMH is eligible to complete MichiCANS training in in April and May. The MichiCANS will be used in place of CAFAS and PECFAS assessments effective October 1st, 2024. MichiCANS tool or training questions can be sent to: [email protected] | Training Flyer | If you need ANY support with setting up your account or registering for an event, please reach out to the support team at: [email protected] For updates, memos, and supporting documents from MDHHS regarding MichiCANS, please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth/mentalhealth/childrenandfamilies/michicans/service-provider Questions about the MichiCANS can be submitted to: [email protected] |
| DECA Training Information | Please visit the link for DECA training information approved by MDHHS and MCCMH. This is not hosted by the MCCMH Training Office. DECA is required by MDHHS to be completed on youth ages 0-6. | Training Website | |
| LOCUS Initial Training | This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the LOCUS and provide participants the opportunity to practice the tool on vignettes and apply it to specific MCCMH services. The AACP online LOCUS training must be completed prior to registration for the LOCUS Initial Training. Please see the prerequisite training instructions for more details. | 2027 Training Flyer and Online Prerequisite Instructions | This training is for clinical staff providing billable Case Management, Support Coordination or Therapy services ONLY. Nonclinical staff may be denied registration. 2026 Registration 2027 Registration |
| LOCUS Refresher Training | This training will provide a brief overview of the LOCUS and the opportunity to practice the tool on vignettes and apply it to specific MCCMH services. Registration required. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 LOCUS refresher information coming soon! | 2026 Registration |
| CAFAS Initial Training PECFAS Initial Training | Please email the training office at [email protected] if you need CAFAS or PECFAS training. | ||
| Recipient Rights Training | The Recipient Rights Training is a 3-hour IN-PERSON training. This training is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Registrations will not be accepted. ALERT: ONLY DIRECT AND CCBHC DCO PROVIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ORR TRAINING: WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER For all other non-DCO, and other contract providers, the ORR face to face training is required within 30 days of hire and every 2 years thereafter. For ORR registration Questions and/or Concerns please contact the Office of Recipient Rights by Phone: 586-469-6528. See ORR flyer for more information and site map. | Current Training Flyer | There is no registration for this training. Please see flyer for more information. |
| Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule Training | This training will review Modules 2 & 3 of the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule. The training will go into detail regarding the Final Rule and Case Manager involvement. This training is a new requirement directed from the Department of Michigan Health and Human Services. Per MCCMH MCO Policies 3-015 and 10-007, this training is required for all clinical staff functioning as the Primary Case Holder including Case Managers, Support Coordinators and Clinical Supervisors. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration 2027 Registration |
| Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule Training for Contract Service Providers | The HCBS Provider Training is intended for contract service providers delivering Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), including SRS, Skill Building, CLS/Respite, and Campership services. The training provides an overview of the HCBS Final Rule, person-centered services, individual rights, community integration, and provider responsibilities for ensuring the effective implementation and ongoing compliance with HCBS requirements. | Training Flyer | Click to Register This training is for contract Service Provider Leadership/Administration staff. This training is not suited for Clinical level staff |
| Module One: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule (For non-Brainier enrolled providers only) | This PowerPoint will review Module 1 of the HCBS training requirement. It will present the history, intent, and implementation of HCBS in Michigan. Participants will become familiar with Michigan’s Medicaid waiver programs that support HCBS and understand the intent of the HCBS Final Rule Set and the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process. This PowerPoint and Attestation sheet are ONLY for providers who are not enrolled in the Brainier LMS. Attestations are to be kept by providers for auditing purposes. Non-Brainier providers will still need to complete the live HCBS training.m | PowerPoint Attestaton | |
| QPR (Question, Presuade, Refer) | Training dates have limited availability. Please review live flyer with most updated information. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Dates will be posted December 1, 2026 Virtual Expectations | Participants are expected to review the virtual expectations prior to their training and attend the date scheduled as space is very limited! Please contact [email protected] with cancellation and rescheduling requests! |
| Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. | 2027 Training Flyer | Please see the flyer for registration instructions. |
| First Aid/CPR Training | This training is through the American Heart Association curriculum and compliant with the AHA training fidelity. Individuals will receive an AHA certification card upon their successful completion of the First Aid and CPR courses. This training is for ALL staff: Direct-operated program staff & contract agency staff | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Dates will be posted December 1, 2026 | Please see the flyer for registration instructions. |
| Person-Centered Planning 2026 | Participants will be able to identify the underlying values & principles of the PCP process. Participants will be able to identify key features of the recovery model. Participants will be able to create SMART goals, objectives & interventions. | 2026 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration |
| Person-Centered Planning 2027 | This two-day training series will cover the following topics: Practice completing a thorough assessment, including how to demonstrate medical necessity, how the assessment and tools will support the PCP process, and practice writing goals, SMART objectives and interventions. Certificate of completion will be awarded at the completion of day two. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Training | The goal of this course is to teach clinicians and healthcare professionals who conduct suicide risk assessments how to determine the level of suicide risk for an individual. AMSR Training provides a structure for the clinical provider which can be used in the development of a collaborative treatment and safety plan. AMSR’s formulation model helps health professionals feel confident navigating challenging conversations and offers key strategies for providing compassionate care to people at risk for suicide. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Training Flyer | This training is for clinical staff providing billable Case Management, Support Coordination or Therapy services ONLY. Nonclinical staff may be denied registration. 2026 Registration 2027 Registration |
| Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Refresher | This abbreviated course is designed for clinical staff who have completed the manualized training in the last 12 months. Please email [email protected] with your request to be enrolled in the AMSR Refresher and include your last AMSR completion date. | You must have completed the full AMSR training within the last 12 months to be eligible for the refresher course. |
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| Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training | This training is required within 90 days of hire for Directly Operated Staff and MCCMH Contracted Providers. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration 2027 Registration |
| ASAM Criteria and Dimensions Training | This training will teach clinicians how to administer the ASAM with the Substance Use population and how the ASAM score will influence treatment and services. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Training Flyer | This training is for clinical staff providing billable Case Management, Support Coordination or Therapy services ONLY. Nonclinical staff may be denied registration. 2026 Registration 2027 Registration |
| Introduction to Motivational Interviewing | Participants of this training will develop a personal working definition of Motivational Interviewing by experiencing demonstrations of MI style, spirit and skill sets. Participants will understand the theoretical foundation and evidenced based support of MI and will be able to identify professional helping skills that directly correlate with healthy behavior change. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Motivational Interviewing Refresher | MI Refresher is a review of the historical/theoretical foundation, style, spirit and practice skills of Motivational Interviewing as applied to human services. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Addiction and the Brain | Addiction and The Brain is a 2-hour long virtual training where participants will learn about the role that brain chemistry plays in the development of cravings and addiction. Additionally, how the use of drugs impacts teen brain development, and what local resources are available to support people with substance use disorders is discussed. Participants will also learn how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses, including how to use Narcan. Participants who complete this course have the option to receive free Narcan kits. | Training Flyer | Click to Register |
| Elder Care | You have two choices for your Elder Care training requirement. You may take one or both of these trainings: Aging in America: This training provides information for case managers and therapists to recognize when our elders need specialized care and how to properly refer and link to medically necessary services. This training includes ways to improve quality of life for elders and encourages their connection to natural support, with an emphasis on children and adolescents. Attendees will apply new knowledge to writing an integrated care plan for the elderly population. Geriatric Trauma: Participants will learn about underlying geriatric trauma and the causes, necessity of nutrition, benefits of physical activity, approaches to staying socially connected and recognize the signs of elder abuse. Additionally, integration of these topics into the PCP will be covered. | 2026 Aging in America Flyer 2027 Aging in America Training Flyer 2026 Geriatric Trauma Flyer 2027 Geriatric Trauma Training Flyer | 2026 Aging in America Registration 2027 Aging in America Registration 2026 Geriatric Trauma Registration 2027 Geriatric Trauma Registration |
| Play Therapy Series | The Play Therapy series is back for 2027! Join us for one session or all of them to learn more about how to apply play therapy in your practice. Information on sessions coming soon! | 2027 dates and registration information coming soon! | |
| Kids and Technology | This training provides mental health professionals with an overview of the evolving role of technology and media in the lives of children and adolescents. Participants will explore the historical evolution of toys and technology, examine the benefits and challenges associated with digital media use, and review current research and statistics related to technology's impact on child development, mental health, behavior, learning, and social relationships. | 2026 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration |
| Diabetes: Recognition, Response, and Support for Children and Adults | This training provides an overview of diabetes and the role of Clinical staff in supporting children and adults living with the condition. Participants will learn the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, understand target blood glucose ranges, recognize the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and identify situations that require notification of a nurse, supervisor, or healthcare provider. This course emphasizes person-centered support, safety, prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote positive health outcomes for individuals living with diabetes. Participants will explore the relationship between diabetes and mental health, including how mental health conditions, mental health medications, stress, anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health challenges can affect blood glucose management, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Ethics for Behavioral Health Practitioners | Through this training, a process for understanding our professional ethical codes, licensure expectations, and methods to resolve ethical conflicts in micro, mezzo, and macro practice will be reviewed.  A case-based approach will allow practitioners to practice ethical resolution methods for policies and practices both. Additional current topics as they apply to ethics including telehealth and digital access, social media and artificial intelligence in practice, and anti-oppressive practice will be addressed. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Assessment and Treatment of Legal Drugs and Pain Management for Behavioral Health Practitioners | All of us will experience pain at some point in our lives, and many with behavioral health needs suffer from pain disorders. Simultaneously, legal drugs including alcohol, cannabis, and opioids are often used in an attempt to manage pain, sleep, or anxiety. Learn about the ways that behavioral health practitioners can address pain and provide alternatives to legal drugs. Also understand ways to promote health for individuals who have substance use disorders with legal drugs. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Group and Family Services for Co-occurring Needs | Group and family services for individuals with complex or co-occurring needs can be challenging clinically and logistically. Despite this, group and family interventions provide a power for shared recovery that cannot be achieved when only working with individuals. In this training, we will discuss evidence-based group and family interventions, how to set up and obtain appropriate resources for these services, and how to deal with challenging clinical situations in group and family settings for families and adults with co-occurring needs. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Stage-Matched Interventions for Co-Occurring Disorders | Treatment planning and intervention provision in a the stage-matched manner for youth and adults with complex and co-occurring conditions is a core set of competencies for practitioners in integrated behavioral health settings. In this training, we will focus on staging of consumers for their various needs, determining stage-matched goals and the best interventions to match that readiness and assist people in moving towards the goals that are most critical to them. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Cultural Humility in Behavioral Healthcare | This training explores the role of cultural humility in behavioral health practices and their impact on communication, client engagement, treatment planning, and professional relationships. Participants will examine how assumptions, communication styles, intent versus impact, and power dynamics can influence interactions with clients. The training emphasizes practical strategies for asking respectful ques-tions, avoiding assumptions, using person centered and trauma responsive language, and strengthening therapeutic relationships. | 2026 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration |
| Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | This workshop will cover the core elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, including experiential components that will allow participants to try on these skills within the workshop. This will include the common mindfulness and acceptance skills, such as defusion and acceptance, as well as those action-oriented skills so necessary to create change, such as values-identification and a willingness to engage in committed action in the presence of unwanted emotions and thoughts. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Grieving and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Practices | This course covers a detailed account of differences in types of grieving including cultural and complex aspects. This course covers history of grief treatment, DSM-5-definition of grieving and complex grieving, and effects of grieving on the brain. SFBT techniques that can be utilized in the PCP for children, adolescents, and adults. Contraindications for use of SFBT for SMI individuals. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration 2027 Registration |
| Principles and Applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | This virtual course explores the history of CBT, provides a skills overview, a general discussion of practical application to various populations, and discusses how to write an effective Person-Centered Plan to include CBT practice. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Mind and Body Connection | This course will define the mind and body connection with a focus on the link between a person’s thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors and their physical health. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Psychological Approaches to Pain | This training will discuss pain measurement, the effects of pain in the brain, mindfulness techniques and discussion about mindfulness meditation and its positive effect on children. | 2027 Training Flyer | 2027 Registration |
| Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Practices | This training covers the history of SFBT, concepts, process, goals and how to utilize the PCP, application, group therapy, substance abuse, tools and application for children and adolescents. | 2026 Training Flyer 2027 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration 2027 Registration |
| Internal Family Systems | Internal Family System is an evidence-based psychotherapy that applies family systems principles, compassion-based self-inquiry, and experiential techniques to work with inner parts of the person. It is widely used in the treatment of trauma and severe diagnoses, as well as a wide variety of psychological issues. | 2027 dates and registration information coming soon! | |
| Behavior Treatment Plans: Policy, Process, Presentation | The course will cover MDHHS behavior treatment plan expectations along with MCCMH policy. The course will also cover basics on writing functional behavior assessments and treatment plans. Restrictive and intrusive techniques will be defined and expectations of case presentation and documentation protocols. | 2026 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration 2027 Dates Coming Soon! |
| Military and Veteran Culture | This training will educate our network and our communities on the importance of understanding military cultural competency. There are a host of issues that are associated with military service, and understanding these in the context of the military culture can help you to be more effective in treating this population. | 2026 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration 2027 Dates Coming Soon! |
| Implicit Bias in Healthcare | The goal of this training is to introduce implicit & unconscious bias to healthcare practitioners, providers, & leaders in an interactive, yet safe space. | 2026 Training Flyer | 2026 Registration 2027 Dates Coming Soon! |
| Human Trafficking | This presentation will focus on identifying different forms of human trafficking and the traumatic experiences victims of human trafficking undergo. | 2027 dates and registration information coming soon! | |
| Seeking Safety | The goal of this course is to learn Seeking Safety, an engage-ment model used for those with trauma and/or substance use difficulties. By the end of the training, participants will be able to implement Seeking Safety in their setting and facilitators will be able to ap-ply the key principles to their work the individuals they serve. | 2026 Training Flyer | This training has concluded for the year. |
| Self-Determination Staff Requirements and Trainings | |||
| Self Determination Training Tracking Sheet | Employers are responsible for ensuring that hired staff remain compliant with initial and repeat training time frames. | Tracking Sheet | |
| Macomb County CMH Self Determination Training Requirements Guide | This document has been developed to outline training requirements that are specific to Individuals and their staff that utilize the Self Determination Direct Employment Model. | Guide |
Continuing Education Opportunities & Information
| Title | Description | |
| Need Social Worker CE’s? | The training department has identified CEU opportunities through various universities, including Wayne State, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University. Click on any of the links on this document for training opportunities as well as licensure requirements. | |
| Need Nursing CEs? | Michigan State University provides a list of approved RN CEUs, including the MI licensure requirements. | |
| Need Counseling CEs? | The National Board for Certified Counselors provides a list of approved CE providers to help you maintain your licensure! |
Training is held at:
MCCMH West
6555 Fifteen Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48312