Dr. Michael Ybarra from Murial Wright SUTS was named the winner of the Outstanding Clinical Supervision/Residential award at Addiction Treatment Works Recognition Dinner on September 10.
Read MoreAt the in Newport Beach, California, 色中色鈥檚 Sarah Nudel and Robin Weintraub were honored to present on the Behavioral Health Court Model, a specific program type designed to serve individuals who have mental health needs and are involved with the criminal justice system. We are pleased to share the presentation below.
色中色 has provided services to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring justice involvement issues for more than 15 years. The focus of this year鈥檚 NAMI CA presentation was the Behavioral Health Court (BHC) model, a treatment modality that 色中色 offers for the community through programs in Orange County and San Diego County, California.
The BHC model has been a productive and effective model to support individuals with serious mental illness who are on probation, to help them regain and maintain stability, fulfill the obligations of their probation requirements, prevent recidivism into the criminal justice system, and take steps toward a healthier future, a more stable life, and meaningful roles in the community.
The Behavioral Health Court Model is a collaborative process with multiple stakeholders. Here鈥檚 the BHC role breakdown:
Focus on mental health treatment
Sensitive to privacy
Recovery-focused
Community linkages
Mental health visits at home/in the field
Teach effective choice-making
Power aware
Seek to awaken internal motivation
Focus on accountability
Community supervision
Monitor conditions of release (COR)
Community linkages
Perform visits and searches at home
Focused on compliance, not choice
Power-over
Use COR and sanctions as external motivation
Program length is a minimum of 18 months, but members typically stay 2-3 years.
BHC is a day program model where clients participate in groups based on where they are in their recovery process in the program. Programming focuses on evidence-based practices to support recovery, reduce criminogenic behaviors, and support the individual in making forward progress in the program. Case managers link members to community resources.
After graduation, members are transferred to outpatient clinics at an equal or lower level of care depending on the presenting need.
Sarah Nudel, Administrator at PROPS, CORE, and BHC
Robin Weintraub, Administrator at Whatever It Takes (WIT)
色中色 is pleased to welcome and introduce the newest member of our executive team, Sharon Heckel. Sharon recently joined 色中色 as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing over 25 years of human resources management and consulting experience in health services and other industries to 色中色.
鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Sharon to the 色中色 family, serving in this crucial role," said Anne Bakar, 色中色 President and CEO. "She brings a wealth of experience from larger healthcare organizations, as well as entrepreneurial experience from her work in startup environments, family-owned businesses, and consulting. She understands the importance of adapting to the the changing reimbursement climate while reinforcing the culture and values that bind us together. She has already had a positive impact on our workforce planning and process of engagement.鈥
Most recently, as Vice President of Human Resources at Clorox, Sharon was responsible for the successful delivery of HR functions and development of a positive employee experience across Clorox鈥檚 domestic and international operations.
鈥淚 am thrilled to be part of 色中色," said Sharon. "The company's mission, the strength of our employee population, and the unique needs of the people we serve drew me here. I look forward to working with 色中色 to seal our reputation as an employer of choice in behavioral health, providing our employees with fulfilling jobs and meaningful careers.鈥
50 Years of Services to People With Serious Mental Illness
