Understanding the Importance of Primary Care and Behavioral Health Treatment for Justice-Involved Individuals
Speaker:
Steven Descoteaux, MD, Associate Medical Director for Quality and Integration, MBHP
Overview:
More than a third of justice-involved individuals face mental health challenges, and more than half struggle with substance use disorders. Join us to learn more:
- Learn about the critical needs of justice-involved individuals dealing with behavioral health challenges.
- Discover effective strategies for supporting their seamless transition back into the community.
- Learn what the Medicaid Reentry 1115 Waiver Demonstration means for justice-involved individuals.
- Empower your practice to help transform lives.
Audience:
Primary care physicians and behavioral health providers
Date/Time:
- November 19, 2025
- 12:00-1:15
Accommodations:
ASL interpretation will be provided. Please email amy.rosenstein@carelon.com for other accommodations or questions.
CME Credits:
The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. See flyer for full description.
CE Credits:
MBHP is in the process of applying for continuing education credits for the following disciplines: Social Workers (LICSW, LCSW, LSW, SWA), LMFTs, and LMHCs.