Advances in Behavioral Health Assessment and Clinical Treatment: Updates for the Case Manager’s Toolkit

Upcoming Cohorts:

There are no upcoming cohorts of this training planned for the 2026-2027 training year. Please check back again later.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must:

Currently be providing case management or therapy services to youth/adolescents who reside within Fairfax County/City, Virginia.
Possess a masters degree or higher in a mental health-related field
Be available to attend the full duration of any training program to which they are applying. Barring emergencies, partial attendance is not allowed.
Complete brief surveys used to evaluate the training program(s)

Additionally, participants of in-person trainings are responsible for paying out-of-pocket for parking.

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Unless otherwise stated in a training program's official application announcement, all of the above criteria apply. There are programs with additional requirements and programs with exceptions to these criteria; additions and exceptions are listed within training announcements and should not be assumed applicable across programs.

Email CEBBH@gmu.edu for further information.

Training Features

Target Audience: Case managers working within the Children’s System of Care (CSOC) / Children’s Services Act (CSA)
Target Population: Children, adolescents, and families receiving CSA‑funded services
Training Focus:
- Overview of evidence‑based assessments and treatments for youth
- Evidence‑based treatment and assessment options available in Fairfax County
- Service planning and referral decision‑making
- Supporting families in understanding treatment options
Delivery Format: Virtual training

Full Description

This training is designed for case managers working within the Children’s System of Care and Children’s Services Act. The training provides an overview of the current state of the literature on evidence-based assessment and treatments for youth and families and examines care and treatment options in Fairfax County.

Participants will learn about available evidence‑based treatment and assessment options, including measurement-based care and approaches to evaluating client progress in contracted services. The training also offers guidance on service planning, selecting appropriate evidence‑based treatments, and supporting families in understanding available treatment options.

This training is intended to enhance case managers’ knowledge of evidence‑based treatments and support effective referral and service coordination within CSA.