This workshop series is approved for five (5) continuing education units with the DC Board of Social Work. 

This certification style series aims to develop participant knowledge and skills in formulating culturally informed school mental health assessments and treatment plans for Hispanic and Latino youth. This series is organized into five (5) sessions and is well suited for school  behavioral health health coordinators, clinical supervisors, and behavioral/mental health team administrators. 

• Session 1: The Hispanic and Latino Population
• Session 2: Cultural Case Formulation and Assessment using the Cultural Formulation Interview
• Session 3: Considering Culture in the Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders with Hispanic and Latino Populations
• Session 4: Developing Culturally Centered Interventions
• Session 5: Engaging and Treating Hispanic and Latino Youth

This series is offered at no-cost to active SSWA DC members. To join or renew, please visit our membership page. You will be able to register once your membership has been approved and activated. 

Presenter: 

J Rocky Romero, PhD, LMSW - Dr. J Rocky Romero is the CEO and owner of JR Romero & Associates, a training and consultant company he started almost 20 years ago. In addition, Dr. Romero is a former Assistant Professor for New Mexico Highlands University School of Social Work in Albuquerque, NM. He served as the co-chair for Governor Richardson's appointed NM Higher Education Department on Cultural Competency Task-Force. Dr. Romero has also served as an Executive Council member for the NM-Consortium for Behavioral Health Training and Research. In addition, Dr. Romero completed his doctoral studies at the University of New Mexico in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies. Dr. Romero has been a trainer and consultant for the NHL-MHTTC for the last 10 years. He is focused on culturally appropriate treatment while focusing on reducing health disparities for people of color.