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NJAMHAA Lunch & Learn Continuing Education Series

NJAMHAA’s Lunch & Learn Continuing Education Series provides affordable, high-quality behavioral health education throughout the year. Participants will have opportunities to earn credits across key CE categories, including Clinical, Ethics, Social & Cultural Competency, Prescription Opioid Addiction and General, making NJAMHAA a year-round destination for continuing education and professional development.

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January 16, 2027 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Documentation, Boundaries, and Dual Relationships

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    Target Audience:

    Behavioral health professionals and organizational leaders.


    Audience Level:

    All levels.


    🎓 Credits: 

    1.0 Ethics Continuing Education credit.

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February 16, 2027 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Culturally Responsive Practice with LGBTQ+ Clients

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    Target Audience:

    Behavioral health professionals and organizational leaders.


    Audience Level:

    All levels.


    🎓 Credits: 

    1.0 Cultural Competency Continuing Education credit.

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March 16, 2027 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  • Prescription Opioids: Risks and Response

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    Target Audience:

    Behavioral health professionals and organizational leaders.


    Audience Level:

    All levels.


    🎓 Credits: 

    1.0 Prescription Opioid Continuing Education credit.

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April 16, 2027 12:00 PM
Trauma-Informed Care Fundamentals

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May 16, 2027 12:00 PM
Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

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June 16, 2027 12:00 PM
Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use

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July 16, 2027 12:00 PM

Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Planning

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August 16, 2027 12:00 PM
Telehealth Best Practices in Behavioral Health 

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September 16, 2027 12:00 PM

Evidence-Based Interventions for Adolescent Substance Use

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October 16, 2027 12:00 PM
Preventing Clinician Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

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November 16, 2027 12:00 PM
Workforce Development and Supervision Best Practices 

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December 16, 2027 12:00 PM
Behavioral Health Policy Update, What Clinicians Need to Know

Learn. Connect. Collaborate. Earn CEs.

The NJAMHAA Lunch & Learn Continuing Education Series brings New Jersey’s behavioral health community together to learn from experts, exchange ideas and explore innovative approaches to care. Gain practical knowledge, build connections, discover opportunities for collaboration—and earn valuable continuing education credits throughout the year.

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