BH WELL, along with our partner, Eastern State Hospital, hosted a lunch and learn workshop on May 13, 2026 entitled: Understanding the Role of Occupational Therapy as part of a Multidisciplinary Team in Mental and Behavioral Health Settings. The session was presented by Dr. Claudia Rose, OTD R/L with nurse and social work consult provided by Amanda Lykins, PhD, RN and Lella Still, DSW, LCSW. This session is available as an enduring course eligible for 1.0 CEU through CE Central. Click the link below to watch the session for credit on your own time.
The workshop explores the role of occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team in mental and behavioral health settings. Dr. Rose discusses how occupational therapy uniquely contributes to psychiatric stabilization, discharge readiness, and long-term recovery.
This topic is relevant to psychiatrists, physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, rec therapists, art therapists, other mental and behavioral health specialists, and leadership working within mental and behavioral health systems.
RNs, LPNs, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Other Related Professions are eligible for 1.0 Contact Hours for course completion.
OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING
Understanding the Role of Occupational Therapy as part of a Multidisciplinary Team in Mental and Behavioral Health Settings, Claudia Rose, OTD R/L (1 CE)
Learning Objectives:
- Have a basic understanding of occupational therapy (OT) practice and therapeutic interventions.
- Describe the role of OT practice in mental and behavioral health.
- Understand key differences between OT and other health professions.
- Understand ways health professionals work with occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.