Minnesota Workforce Forum

2018 MINNESOTA WORKFORCE FORUM

May 11, 2018
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN

NAADAC and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) joined forces with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Minnesota Addiction Professionals (MNAP), and Metropolitan State University to reach out to build awareness and educate high school and college/university students about the benefits and opportunities in the substance use and mental health disorder professions in the hope of increasing the number of college/university students choosing to enter the behavioral health field and specializing in these disciplines.

The 2018 Minnesota Workforce Forum focused on the rewarding benefits of the substance use and mental health disorder disciplines that deliver not only a fulfilling life of helping others, but the opportunity for advancement and creativity. In addition, students learned about Minnesota's workforce needs, state certification and licensing requirements, national certification opportunities, networking and mentoring connections, and other professional development opportunities. Finally, on-site students visited with local substance use disorder treatment providers to learn more about employment and internship opportunities.

Questions?

Please contact Julie Jacobson at 651.431.3461 or julie.a.jacobson@state.mn.us.

Unfortunately, due to technical issues, no video recording of this forum is available.

Minnesota Workforce Forum
Friday, May 11, 2018
AGENDA

8:00 - 9:00 am REGIStration

9:00 - 9:25 am welcome

Maisha Giles, LMFT, LICSW, LADC, Behavioral Health Director, Minnesota Department of Human Services: Behavioral Health Division

Therissa A. Libby, PhD, Director of MS in Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling & MS in Alcohol and Drug Counseling at Metropolitan State University

Video Greeting
Captain Jeffrey A. Coady, PsyD, ABPP, Region 5 Administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

9:25 - 9:35 am

Moderator Brian Zirbes, LPCC, LADC
Deputy Director, Minnesota Department of Human Services: Behavioral Health Division

9:35 - 9:50 Am KEYNOTE

BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, Ph.D., L.P.

9:50 - 10:05 Am Keynote

Neri Rafael Diaz-Orellana, MSW, LICSW

10:05 - 10:25 Am NAADAC Presentation

Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, Executive Director, NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

10:25 - 10:40 Am BREAK

10:40 - 11:25 Am Provider/professional panel

Dr. Tiffany Dockham, PsyD, LP, LADC, NUWAY Practicum Director
Jonathan Lofgren PhD, LADC, CCDP-D, Faculty, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Consultant & Trainer
Angela D-B Reed, BS, CBA, Director of Support Services and Training Divisions, Turning Point, Inc.
Beth Ringer, MSW, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement with NAMI Minnesota
Patrice Salmeri, MA, LADC, Executive Director of Recovery Advancement, Augsburg University

11:25 - 12:10 Pm STUDENT PANEL

Student representatives from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
HOSA-Future Health Professionals student representatives from the following Minnesota High Schools:
- Mankato HS
- Spring Lake Park HS
- Coon Rapids HS

12:10 - 12:25 Pm Q&A

12:25 - 12:35 Pm spoken word performance

Performance by Se'Anna Johnson

12:35 - 1:15 Pm box lunch in great hall

12:30 - 3:00 Pm exhibits open in founders hall & great hall

(Door Prize Drawings to be held at 2:30 in the Great Hall)

Winona State University-Rochester
400 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
Contact: Mitch Moore, PhD, LADC-S

Mesabi Range College
1001 W. Chestnut Street
Virginia, MN 55792
Telepresence Room C150
Contact: Mary Kay Riendeau