2026 Spring Registration Brochure

4 NJAMHAA's Spring Conference 2026 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Lunch Park Place 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Afternoon Sessions SESSION 2.1 Cultivating the Village: A Discussion on Suicide Prevention with Youth of Color Atlantic Avenue 1 Cultural Competency CE Kalisha Smith, LCSW Clinical Social Worker Wise Counsel Services LLC SESSION 2.2 Beyond Patient Portals: The Future of Consumer Engagement in Behavioral Health Baltic Avenue 1 General CE Dennis Morrison, PhD Owner Morrison Consulting SESSION 2.3 Strengthening Revenue and Sustainability for Integrated Health Providers Vermont Avenue 1 General CE Lisa Lawson, MBA, MSW, LCSW Associate Executive Director NJAMHAA SESSION 2.4 Behavioral and Clinical Supports Overview for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities St. Charles Place 1 General CE Suzann Abady, BCBA, LBA Licensed Behavior Analyst Trinitas Regional Medical Center-CARES Program Nicole Livingston, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist Trinitas Regional Medical Center 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM PLENARY 2.P Behavioral Health: New Jersey’s Landscape and Vision for the Future Park Place 1 General CE Dr. Stephen Cha Commissioner New Jersey Department of Human Services Carmen Diaz-Petti, LCSW Deputy Commissioner New Jersey Department of Children and Families Valerie Mielke, MSW Deputy Commissioner for Health Services New Jersey Department of Human Services 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM Courage and Compassion Awards Reception and Ceremony Metropolitan Ballroom (Note: First Floor Ballroom) A time to honor, connect, and enjoy — don’t miss this highlight of the conference. Agenda (CONTINUED) APRIL 14, 2026