Inside the School: Understanding the Role of School-Based Therapists
Trainer
Emily Huffer, MS, LAPC
Description
This hour-long training provides an in-depth overview of the role and responsibilities of a School-Based Outpatient therapist (SBO). Participants will gain a clear understanding of how a School Based Therapist supports students’ mental health, including providing individual therapy, crisis intervention, behavioral support, and collaboration with families and school staff. The session highlights the unique benefits of school-based mental health services, contrasts SBOs with traditional outpatient therapists, and addresses common challenges in the school setting. Through case examples and practical strategies, attendees will leave with actionable insights on how SBOs promote students’ social, emotional, and academic success while fostering a collaborative and supportive school environment.
Trainer Bio:
Emily Huffer is the Director of Clinical Implementation of OP Services at Pennsylvania Counseling Services, and she has provided Mental Health counseling to children and adolescents for over 5 years at PA Counseling Services. Starting as a School Based Therapist, Emily has worked with children from ages 4 and above surrounding many different struggles. Her main age demographic she provides care for is adolescents working through high-risk situations in their life.
Credits Available
1.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
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Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.