Foundational Training
Training Facilitator
Dana Rubin, MD, MSW
TEAM UP Psychiatry Integration Liaison
The TEAM UP Center has created a unique training series that equips Primary Care Providers to provide integrated behavioral healthcare to children and families. The training material is informed by the needs and practices of community-based pediatric primary care alongside the evidence base from the field.
The work of sustaining person- and family-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care is a complex challenge. At TEAM UP, we acknowledge the significant role that professional development and peer learning play in equipping the workforce with the skills and support needed to meet these challenges effectively.
Registration Now Open for Spring 2026 PCP Foundational Training Series.
Continuing Medical Education Credits (CMEs) are available based on the number of registrants.
Overview
The TEAM UP Center has created the following unique training event that equips Primary Care Providers to provide integrated behavioral healthcare to children and families.
Who Should Attend?
Primary Care Providers
Details
Cost: Free
Training dates:
Day 1: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, 8:00am-9:30am, or Friday, April 10th, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Day 2: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, 8:00am-9:30am, or Friday, May 8th, 2026, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Training location: Virtual
Agenda
Topics include:
Why Behavioral Health Integration (BHI)?
Discuss the benefits of BHI for patients and providers, including addressing workforce shortages in BH care, offering comprehensive care in primary care, and mitigating provider burnout.
An Introduction to the PCP Role in BHI
Examine the model of integrated care, including individual roles within the BHI team, bi-directional consultation, and the scope and lens of the team.
The Integration Model in Pediatric Primary Care
Describe the roles of the integrated team in consultation to PCPs and families including providing enhanced support for screening and ensuring access to behavioral healthcare.
Screening for Social Emotional & Developmental Issues
Explore the use of screeners in primary care, including broadband screeners, secondary screeners, and diagnostic tools for autism (ex: CARS2).
The Role of the PCP: Core Skills
Build knowledge and skills for primary care providers, particularly in assessments of children with developmental concerns, school issues, and other behavioral health problems. Capacity building will involve assessment, diagnosis, and care for ADHD, depression, anxiety, and behaviors related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, including options for medication initiation for those common disorders.
Case Consultations & Discussions
Apply skills to increase understanding and confidence in evaluation of pediatric developmental and behavioral health issues, including consulting with BHCs and family partners to support families as well as initiating behavioral health interventions including but not limited to, use of first-line psychotropic medications as appropriate.