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Digital Seminar

Workplace Mental Health Competency Training: HR Strategies for Compliance, Safety, Productivity and Wellness


Speaker:
Suzi Sena, LPC, PHR
Duration:
6 Hours 14 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Dec 13, 2019
Product Code:
POS055125


Description

HR work suits you. You’re a people person, and you love helping others overcome the challenges they face. But substance abuse, aggression, depression, and suicidality can be uncomfortable, even frightening topics to address with employees.

And while you may be well-versed in handling physical disability, mental health issues raise far different questions related to leaves, privacy, accommodation, and discrimination.

Your company is counting on you, but you’re not sure you’re ready to handle complicated and uncomfortable mental health related issues when they arise.

This program will give you the tools and tactics you need to better respond to mental health issues in the workplace!

Watch and get concrete advice and action plans you can immediately implement to navigate challenges related to privacy and discrimination, prevent safety concerns, and reasonably accommodate employees so they can reach their greatest potential!

You’ll also learn how you can provide the necessary leadership in reducing stigma and supporting employees through the mental health challenges they face and get answers to your most pressing questions regarding mental health in the workplace.

Better still, completion of this program through PESI, the world’s premier provider of mental health related continuing education, will let your employer and those you serve know that you have the competencies today’s HR professional needs. Purchase today!

Credit


* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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Human Resources Personnel

This educational offering qualifies for 6.25 self-study continuing education hours as required by many HR related professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your organization for specific filing requirements.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Suzi Sena, LPC, PHR, holds the designation of Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute, is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through the Society for Human Resource Management, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience in human resource, education, mental health, and private practice settings. Ms. Sena’s credentials and work experience make her uniquely qualified to teach HR professionals, employers, and company leaders how they can effectively handle mental health issues in the workplace to maximize wellness, safety and productivity.

Ms. Sena earned her Master’s degree in industrial organizational psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, her Master’s in counselor education from Kean University, her Ed.S. degree from The College of New Jersey, and her Certificate in Human Resource Management from Fairleigh Dickson University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Career Development Association, and the Society for Human Resource Management.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Suzi Sena maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Suzi Sena has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Assess how mental health issues can impact a workplace and an employee’s ability to function at work.
  2. Communicate obvious and not so obvious signs of mental health issues in employees.
  3. Establish how ADA, FMLA, and privacy rights relate to psychiatric disability.
  4. Characterize how to respond to a request for accommodation.
  5. Articulate how to respond with performance and conduct policies when a mental health concern is present.
  6. Specify how to start a culture of authenticity, wellness, and inclusivity in your workplace. 

Outline

Mental Health Issues Impacting the Workplace

  • How mental health is impacting the workplace
  • The main mental health challenges seen in the workplace
  • Grief and depression
  • Trauma, stress and anxiety
  • Alcohol and substance abuse
  • Workplace violence and active shooters
  • Self-harm and suicidality

Red Flags of Mental Health Issues All HR Professionals Should Know

  • Behavioral and social changes
  • Physical changes
  • Less obvious warning signs

Legal and Privacy Considerations for Mental Health in the Workplace

  • ADA/ADAA/FMLA legal considerations
  • How to ask for medical documentation
  • How to respond to a request for an accommodation
  • HIPAA – What you need to know about protected health information
  • How to approach the interviewing process when there are concerns about mental health

Strategies to Address Management Concerns Related to Mental Health

  • How to work with employees who have alcohol or substance abuse issues
  • How to select an Employee Assistance Program and how to refer employees
  • How to apply performance and conduct policies
  • Special considerations for employees who are experiencing grief, depression, self-harm, or suicidal ideation
  • Educating supervisors and employees about discrimination and retaliation
  • Assessing for danger and responding to critical incidences

Develop A Culture of Authenticity, Wellness and Inclusivity

  • What does a happy and authentic culture look like and what are the benefits of this?
  • Develop and deploy a listening and responsive strategy
  • Tech solutions that help with employee mental health
  • How to overcome mental health stigma in the workplace
  • Ways to increase access to mental health benefits for your employees

Target Audience

  • HR Directors and Managers
  • Managers and Supervisors with Personnel Responsibilities
  • HR Generalist
  • Directors
  • Presidents and VPs
  • Employee Assistance Plan Managers
  • Training and Development Specialists
  • Small Business Owners

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