OCALM Trainer Application

Oregon CALM Trainer Application

Virtual Training of Trainers: February 28 & 29, 2024; 9a-5p
About Oregon CALM

Oregon Health Authority and the Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs are focused on increasing OCALM training opportunities for healthcare and direct service providers to be equipped with skills, confidence, and communication needed when interacting with those at risk of suicide with firearms. Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies.

Oregon CALM (OCALM) is a full-day (8 hours including lunch and breaks) training developed to assist health care and direct service providers in approaching Lethal Means Counseling with an informed, collaborative, and respectful attitude. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access.

Oregon CALM has been adapted from the National CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) curriculum to incorporate components of Addressing Firearm Safety with Patients at Risk of Suicide: A Couse for Healthcare Providers in Rural Areas and research with Oregon rural residents who own firearms. Key concepts are conveyed through Oregon-specific research, video demonstrations, and practice scenarios.

Commitment Expectations
- Attendance of a 2-Day T4T in its entirety (February 28 & 29, 2024; 9a-5p)
- Coordination and facilitaiton of at least two trainings (virtual or in person) by March 1, 2025
  - Aproximately 16 hours, including preparation, recruitment, facilitation, and follow-up
  - Of your first two trainings, at least one should be co-facilitated with Incite Agency for Change based on their current AOCMHP training schedule for continued mentorship and feedback*
  - The second training may be facilitated with other experienced OCALM trainer(s)
- Regular attandance at monthly OCALM Learning Collaboratives (1 hour/month, every first Monday at 4pm)
- Provide advance notice of trainings to OCALM Coordinator- at least one week prior to training
- Submiot training evaluations and NASW CEU paperwork within one week of a completed training
- Good communication with OCALM coordinator about training support needs, participant feedback, etc.
*mentorship trainings with Incite Agency for Change are paid training opportunities, pending available funds through AOCMHP.

Applications are due by end of day January 31, 2024. We expect to contact you by February 5 to notify of acceptance into the T4T.

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Contact Information
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Required & Recommended Qualifications
- A background in mental health (licensed mental health professional, experience providing counseling to distressed individuals, experience with peer support services or suicide prevention coordination)
- Training in clinical suicide prevention
  - Competencies in assessment and management of individuals at risk for suicide such as:
    
    Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
    
    Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk (RRSR)
    
    Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR)
    
    Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk (CAMS)
- Knowledge of public health approaches to suicide prevention and ability to keep up with suicide research
- Familiarity with firearms
  - Working knowledge of types of firearms and their mechanical operation
  - Basic firearm safety training
  - An accepting perspective on firearms
- Demonstrated ability to provide instruction to adults in programs such as Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), ASIST or in a related field.
- An open, empathic perspective on mental health issues
Please explain how you meet these recommended qualifications and identify any areas of growth needed:*

Required Prerequisites
This training of trainers requires prior completion of an OCALM training. What were your take-aways from the training?*
Please complete Addressing Firearm Safety with Patients at Risk of Suicide found here: https://www.oregonsuicideprevention.org/zero-suicide/firearm-safety/

Because of the sensitive nature of the course material, this course is intended for health professionals only and is password protected. Individuals who are in the health professions may receive the password by sending an email request. Please provide your reason for taking the course as applying to become an OCALM trainer and required to completed course.
What were your take-aways from the training?*
Please upload BOTH- certificate of completion for OCALM & certificate of completion for Addressing Firearm Safety with Patients at Risk of Suicide*

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Application Questions
Are you available to attend the FULL virtual training of trainers on February 28 & 29, 2024 from 9a-5p without interruption?*

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Please explain your interest in becoming an OCALM trainer.*
Many people have strong feelings about firearms. This training requires the ability to discuss issues related to firearm safety from a nonjudgmental place. How would you interact with someone who has differing opinions from you about firearms?*
What other trainings are you a trainer for? How many trainings have you facilitated in the last 3 years?*
As a trainer, you will be expected to facilitate at least two trainings per year. What is your plan for training? Who will you train? How does your organization support you in facilitating trainings?*
This training can be facilitated virtually or in person. Which counties can you provide trainings in/to? Please indicate if you can provide statewide trainings.*
Please include a short bio, including your professional experience and credentials (this helps us to provide CEUs)*
Please list any accessibility or support needs. If none, type N/A.*

Trainer Agreement
Supervisor approval is required if you will be facilitating OCALM trainings through your employer. If applicable, please have your supervisor check that they have read these items and have them sign below.
By checking and signing, your employer agrees they:

Understand the time commitment the T4T requiresSupport you as a trainer in conducting two OCALM trainings per year to remain current in trainer authorizationAllow for the time needed for preparation of OCALM training, including recruitment and follow-up (evaluation, sending CEU certificates, training summary forms, etc.)Support trainer's attendance of Monthly Learning CollaborativesRecognize trainer's ability to offer trainings as part of work position
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Oregon CALM Trainer Application

Contact Information

Required & Recommended Qualifications

Required Prerequisites

Application Questions

Trainer Agreement