Outpatient Mental Health OT: Applying the Cognitive Behavioral Frame of Reference (CB-FOR)

Outpatient Mental Health OT: Applying the CB-FOR is a self-paced, step-by-step continuing education course for OTPs seeking to integrate cognitive-behavioral strategies into practice to improve client outcomes . It equips clinicians with tools to implement interventions for mental illness, insomnia, and lifestyle challenges in outpatient settings. Modules cover the background and science behind CBT and OT, starting an outpatient mental health service line, billing and coding, documentation, initial evaluation, treatment, and discharge. Downloadable worksheets, templates, hand outs, videos, and practical strategies that you can implement now are included throughout the course. ***Includes a 65-page accompaniment manual to allow unlimited access to course information and videos*** 16 contact hours/1.6 CEUs/16 PDUs Level: Intermediate Learning outcomes: 1. Analyze and apply the background and science of CBT in OT in the outpatient setting. 2. Identify key steps required to develop an outpatient mental health OT service line that support clients in achieving meaningful occupational engagement. 3. Examine initial evaluation, treatment, plan of care, and discharge structures.