May 15, 2017

PECFAS.2017.05.15 & 05.16Initial

SAVE THE DATE

REGISTRATION TO OPEN NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 8, 2017


This training is by invite only. You must have received an email invitation with a special code in order to attend.

To receive the code for this training, supervisors of eligible providers may contact

Veronica Brandon, Children's Initiatives at:  

vbrandon@dwmha.com or 313-344-9099 Ext. 3355

These trainings are recommended by the DHHS for children and youth with a primary Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) diagnosis only. 


Preschool and Early Childhood

Functional Assessment Scale (PECFAS)

Initial Training

with Anne Bicego, MA, LPC, NCC & Alana Oudekerk-Hanss, LMSW, IMH-E (II)

Dates:  May 15 & 16, 2017 - You must attend both days (Last day to register is MAY 8 @ NOON)

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm both days

Location: The Guidance Center's Center for Excellence, Building 2 at 13111 Allen Rd. Southgate, MI 48195

Cost: $0 Participant must bring there own material.  Please see a supervisor for guidance.  

Suggested Participants: QCMHP working with chidren ages 4-6 and CMH billable programs in Wayne County.


Training Information: The Preschool & Early Childhood Functional Assessment Scale (PECFAS) is used for assessing the functioning of children 4-6 years old.  Qualified Child Mental Health practitioner will be required to become reliable raters to implement this tool.


Continuing Education Credits: 8.5 Continuing Education Credits are offered for this event. Participants must arrive on time and remain in the training for its entirety to receive credits. No partial credits will be offered. You must have your license number when you check in. 

  • Counselors: 8.5 Continuing Education credits are approved for this training. The VCE is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.
  • Social Workers: 8.5 Continuing Education credits are approved for this training.
  • Children’s Mental Health Professionals (CMHP): These training hours meet the MDHHS training requirement for CMPH staff.

Registration/Walk-In Policy: Participants may try to attend the training as a walk-in, someone that did not pre-register. However, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to ensure there is enough room. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration via e-mail. If you do not, please contact the DWMHA Message Center at 313-451-3792

ADA Accommodations: If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this event, please notify Veronica at 313-344-9099 ext. 3355

Last day to register is MAY 8 @ NOON