Beyond Consults: Embedding Behavioral Health in Post-Acute Care Teams

August 14, 2025

6 - 7 p.m. ET

ACCME & NAB CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE.

The COE-NF in collaboration with the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed), gather clinical and operational leaders for an open, interactive, solutions-focused conversation on integrating behavioral health into post-acute care.

Moving beyond traditional consult-only models, presenters will share practical strategies for embedding behavioral health as a core component of interdisciplinary teams. Through a conversational format and opportunities for audience participation, attendees will gain evidence-based insights and actionable approaches to support sustainable, team-based behavioral health care in post-acute and long-term care settings.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define the role of behavioral health in post-acute care.
  2. Explore best practices for care models that support behavioral health integration.
  3. Share strategies for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
  4. Discuss the measurable impact of behavioral health integration.

Speakers: Tana Whitt, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and Dr. Robert Russell

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Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

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We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

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We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.

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