13.25 Free CEUs for Mobile Crisis Training 

SANTA FE – This November, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is proud to announce the launch of the Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) Academy, a free training webinar for existing and emerging MCT providers in New Mexico. The two-day, virtual training is open to all and will be offered quarterly with the first session scheduled for November 12-13, 2024. 

“We are happy to offer this free training to behavioral health professionals and support their professional development,” said Nick Boukas, director of the Behavioral Health Services Division. “The MCT Academy is part of HCA’s commitment to support the expansion of behavioral health crisis services.”  

The training will provide a foundation for existing and prospective MCT practitioners and offers: 13.25 New Mexico Counseling & Therapy Board continuing education credits, 13.25 New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals continuing education credit hours, or 13.25 attendance hours will be provided for attending this webinar.  

The MCT Academy will address several topics including: the role of MCTs within the crisis continuum, engagement with special populations, risk and intervention assessment, and verbal de-escalation techniques. 

Registration is required, and spaces are limited. Attendees should register here for the training. 

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