2026 Spring Registration Brochure

Registration Brochure 11 COURSE DESCRIPTION: As behavioral health needs evolve, organizations are shifting from basic patient portals to advanced consumer engagement ecosystems designed to deepen collaboration and improve outcomes. Portals offer value, but are often limited to information and periodic communication. New “engagement hub” models integrate telehealth, peer support, digital therapeutics, remote monitoring, and guided care navigation — creating a unified digital experience that supports individuals at every stage of their wellness and recovery journeys. Participants will explore emerging evidence, key technology innovations, and real-world lessons from organizations implementing these models. The session will focus on strategies for overcoming digital access barriers, designing culturally responsive solutions, ensuring equity, and maintaining meaningful engagement beyond appointments. Practical examples will show how these tools can enhance participation, personalize services, and drive stronger long-term outcomes. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Describe the limitations of traditional patient portals and the benefits of consumer engagement hubs in enhancing collaboration and outcomes in behavioral health care. 2. Identify technology-enabled strategies — such as telehealth, peer support, digital therapeutics, and remote monitoring — that strengthen engagement across the behavioral healthcare continuum. 3. Define the practical approaches for integrating digital tools into organizational workflows, addressing equity and access barriers, and improving consumer experience and outcomes. TARGET AUDIENCE: Behavioral Health Leaders and Clinical Administrators AUDIENCE TARGET LEVELS: Intermediate and Advanced SESSION 2.2: Beyond Patient Portals: The Future of Consumer Engagement in Behavioral Health APRIL 14, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Afternoon Session (CONTINUED) Dennis Morrison, PhD Owner Morrison Consulting S P E A K E R NUMBER AND TYPE OF CREDITS 1.0 General CE Beyond Patient Portals: The Future of Consumer Engagement in Behavioral Health, Course #6612 is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 2/3/2026 - 2/3/2028. Social workers completing this course will receive 1 general continuing education credit. .......................................................................................................... This course is approved by the NJ Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #87719, NJAMHAA is responsible for all aspects of the programming.