This is a dynamic event focusing on the latest intervention strategies and systems collaboration. Led by Dr. Robert Sanchez, PsyD, LMHC, CIP, Jonathan Rauch, LMSW, CIP, and Mark G. Astor, Esq., LL.M., this immersive training explores the evolution of intervention science, ethical and legal frameworks, and evidence-based models for behavioral health and substance use disorders. Participants will learn to integrate clinical best practices, motivational techniques, and systemic collaboration to achieve better outcomes for clients and families across care settings. Join us and level up your intervention skills—gain the tools, confidence, and interdisciplinary insight o make meaningful impact in today’s complex behavioral health landscape.

Jonathan Rauch, LMSW, CIP – Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Intervention Professional

Dr. Robert Sanchez, PsyD, LMHC, CIP – Forensic Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Intervention Professional

Guest Speaker: Mark Astor, Esq. – Attorney at Law, Legal Integration and Policy Specialist

This presentation is appropriate for: clinical professionals, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and social workers.

OBJECTIVES: After this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and describe key theoretical foundations and historical evolutions of intervention models, including systemic, invitational, and behavioral frameworks.

2. Differentiate between major evidence-based intervention models (e.g., Johnson, Invitational, Family Systems, CRAFT) and determine their appropriate clinical applications.

3. Apply ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice) to complex family and client intervention scenarios, balancing confidentiality, safety, and consent.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of practical strategies to move clients and families from ambivalence to action using Motivational Interviewing, family engagement, and systems coordination.

5. Integrate legal and policy considerations (e.g., Marchman Act, Baker Act, guardianship frameworks) into intervention planning and interprofessional collaboration to enhance client outcomes and reduce liability.

SCHEDULE:

8:30 – 9:00 AM — Registration, Materials Distribution, Coffee & Breakfast

9:00 – 9:05 AM — Welcome & Orientation (5 min)

9:05 – 9:35 AM — Historical Evolution & Theoretical Foundations (30 min)

9:35 – 10:20 AM — Foundational Models of Intervention (45 min)

10:30 – 10:35 AM — Break (5 min)

10:45 – 11:45 AM — Ethical Considerations in Intervention Practice (1 hour)

11:45 – 11:50 AM — Break (5 min)

12:00 – 12:50 PM — From Ambivalence to Action: A Step-by-Step Framework (50 min)

12:50 – 1:40 PM — Lunch Break (50 min)

1:50 – 2:35 PM — Substance Use Interventions: Evidence-Based Strategies (45 min)

2:35 – 2:40 PM — Break (5 min)

2:50 – 3:35 PM — Mental Health Interventions & Treatment Engagement (45 min)

3:35 – 3:40 PM — Break (5 min)

3:40 – 4:10 PM — Legal Frameworks in Intervention Practice (30 min) by Guest Speaker

4:10 – 4:40 PM — Closing Reflections & Implementation Planning (30 min)

LOCATION: 

116 E 55th St. New York, NY 10022

Sign up for course HERE

COST: 

$375.32 for the course which includes the certificate for 5.5 CE’s.

Cancellations and Refunds/ Missed Time

Partial credits will not be given. You must participate in the entirety of the workshop. 

GRIEVENCE POLICY:

We take your feedback seriously. For grievances, questions or concerns, please contact Heather Claibourn, LCSW, CE coordinator at Heather@ShinePsychotherapy.org.

CERTIFICATES: 

Upon completion of the workshop and evaluation, certificates will be issued via email.

PROVIDER STATEMENTS:

SOCIAL WORK: Jumana Grassi LCSW NY# 0556  is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. 

ACE: Jumana Grassi, #1721 is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Jumana Grassi maintains responsibility for this course.

ACE provider approval period: 6/14/23-6/14/26. Social Workers completing this course receive 5.5 continuing education credits.

 ADA Accommodations: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact us at least 7 days in advance of the event so that we can ensure accommodations are made.

*There is no commercial support for this program, nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.