Description:
*Registration will close on May 4, 2026, at 9:00 am*
Artificial intelligence is rapidly
transforming behavioral health, social services, and community-based care. From
clinical documentation to decision support tools and client-facing
technologies, AI is already shaping how behavioral health providers engage with individuals,
families, and communities.
Yet, these tools are often developed
without the input of those most impacted—raising critical concerns around partiality,
ethics, neutrality, and trust.
This two-part interactive series is
designed to equip behavioral health professionals within the DC provider network with the knowledge, skills, and ethical frameworks needed to responsibly engage
with AI in practice. Grounded in real-world case studies and participatory
discussion, this series emphasizes both the promise and the risks of
AI—centering the role of behavioral health professionals as leaders in shaping equitable,
person-centered innovation.
Part 1: Understanding AI in
Behavioral Health Practice May 5, 2026 10am - 12pm (EST)
This session introduces foundational
concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explores how AI is currently being
used across behavioral health and social service settings. Participants will
examine real-world applications, including large language models, predictive
tools, and digital mental health supports, while critically assessing their
implications for practice.
The session will also highlight
emerging evidence on how AI systems can perpetuate partiality—particularly
affecting individuals with serious mental illness, various communities, and
those with limited digital access.
Part 2: Ethical Decision-Making &
Responsible AI Integration May 7, 2026 10am - 12pm (EST)
Building on part one, this
interactive session focuses on ethical frameworks and practical strategies for
integrating AI into behavioral health practice responsibly. Participants will engage
in case-based learning to evaluate AI outputs, identify risks, and apply
ethical decision-making models grounded in behavioral health values. The session will also explore how behavioral health professionals can play a leadership role in co-designing AI tools with
communities and supporting responsible implementation across systems.
Objective:
By the end of this series,
participants will be able to: - Define key concepts related to
artificial intelligence, including large language models, machine learning, and
decision-support tools, in the context of behavioral health practice.
- Identify current and emerging
applications of AI in social work and behavioral health settings, including
both provider-facing and client-facing tools.
- Recognize potential risks and harms,
including algorithmic partiality, misinformation, privacy concerns, and preferential
access to AI technologies.
- Apply ethical frameworks grounded in behavioral health principles (e.g., dignity, autonomy, fairness) to evaluate the use
of AI in real-world scenarios.
- Critically assess AI-generated
outputs for partiality, person-centered care, and trauma sensitivity.
- Develop practical strategies for
safely integrating AI into workflows while maintaining professional and ethical
standards.
- Define the role of behavioral health professionals as
leaders in shaping, co-designing, and establishing the development of
responsible AI systems in behavioral health.
- Engage clients and communities in conversations
about AI use, transparency, and consent in care delivery.
Intended Audience:
Behavioral Health Service Providers
Session Notes:
*Continuing Education Guidelines* You must attend both parts of this webinar series to receive 3.5 credits. Those who attend only one part of this series will only be eligible to receive 1.75 credits.
*Training Access Information* This training is in partnership with the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (CE ATTC) and will be held as a live webinar on Zoom. The Central East PTTC is managed by The Danya Institute. Zoom login information will be sent, from the Danya Institute to all registered participants at least one day in advance of the training. In order to be eligible for the continuing education hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live Zoom. If you are having issues accessing the training at the event's start, please email webinars@danyainstitute.org to receive assistance.
*Special Needs/Accommodation* If you require auxiliary aids, special accommodations, or language access services please contact the DBH Training Institute at dbh.training@dc.gov or 202-671-0343 at least ten business days prior to the training event.
Certificates:
DBH Training Institute Certificate
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Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate
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The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Social Work as a continuing education provider for licensed social workers in the District of Columbia.
The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Counseling as a continuing education provider for licensed counselors in the District of Columbia.
"Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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