Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 10:00 AM EDT -11:00 AM EDT Malkie Schick, LCSW
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Description
Behavioral health treatment increasingly requires an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to effectively address the complex intersection of trauma, mental illness, neurobiology, medical conditions, family systems, substance use, and social determinants of health. Yet professionals across disciplines often work in fragmented systems that limit communication, continuity of care, and treatment outcomes. This presentation explores the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in behavioral health settings and examines how clinicians, physicians, educators, social workers, case managers, legal professionals, and allied health providers can work together to create more cohesive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered systems of care.
Participants will examine the neurobiological, systemic, ethical, and practical foundations of collaborative treatment models while identifying common barriers to interdisciplinary communication and integration. Through case examples and applied strategies, attendees will learn how collaborative frameworks improve treatment planning, reduce provider burnout, increase client engagement, and enhance long-term outcomes across diverse populations. Emphasis will be placed on trauma-informed communication, role clarification, shared treatment goals, and the development of sustainable interdisciplinary partnerships in both community and clinical settings.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Define interdisciplinary collaboration and its role in behavioral health treatment system
- Identify common barriers that interfere with effective interdisciplinary communication and coordinated care.
- Describe the neurobiological and systemic reasons collaborative treatment approaches improve client outcomes.
- Apply practical strategies for improving interdisciplinary collaboration within clinical, educational, medical, and community settings.
- Recognize how trauma-informed interdisciplinary approaches support continuity of care and reduce fragmentation in behavioral health services.
Agenda:
Agenda (1 Hour)
I. Introduction and Overview (5 minutes)
II. Foundations of Interdisciplinary Collaboration (10 minutes)
III. Trauma, Neurobiology, and Integrated Care (10 minutes)
IV. Common Barriers to Collaboration (10 minutes)
V. Practical Strategies and Clinical Applications (15 minutes)
VI. Case Example, Key Takeaways, and Q&A (10 minutes)
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
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