Course

Untangling Risk: Making Sense of Suicide Risk in Clinical Practice

Apr 28, 2026 - Apr 28, 2026
2 credits

$40 Enroll

Full course description

 

Date 

April 28, 2026

 

Price

$40.00

 

CE/CEUs

2

 

Level

Beginning

 

Length

2 Hours 

 

Location

Live Webinar

 

Course Description

Participants will learn how to integrate clinical judgment, risk and protective factors, and client context into a well-informed suicide assessment that supports both client safety and practitioner liability. Emphasis is placed on practical strategies for translating assessment findings into meaningful treatment plans that actively reduce risk, strengthen engagement, and support ethical, defensible care. Whether you are new to suicide assessment or looking to refine your clinical approach, this training offers tools to help you approach high-risk situations with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify key suicide risk and protective factors in medically admitted patients—including those with substance use, psychosocial unstability, or serious mental illness.
  2. Use structured, evidence-based tools (and clinical judgement) to assess suicidal ideation, intent, and behavior within a medical setting.
  3. Determine when a patient’s active substance use or medical instability may affect the timing or interpretation of a suicide assessment and how/when to reassess.
  4. Develop and document an appropriate safety and discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Target Learner

The target learner for this training is mental health clinicians and social workers.

Related Courses

  • Identifying and Engaging with Youth who Self-Harm or Exhibit Suicide Risk 

Available Credit

  • 2
  • Social work and mental health practice in Nebraska, Ethics CEs, clinical ACE CEs, NBCC credit

Meet the Speaker

Katie Robbins

LICSW


 

About Us

The Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy (GATSA) is committed to providing a positive and enriching training experience for all participants, clients, and students. To ensure clarity and mutual understanding, we’ve outlined key information about our policies, procedures, and practices on our website. For more information click here: GATSA Policies, Procedures, and Practices.

 

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