Ever get frustrated that you sent someone to the hospital for behavioral health intervention only for them to be released within a couple of hours? If so, this talk may be for you! In this talk we will review the process of involuntary behavioral health treatment as well as general guidance on what meets criteria for a transportation hold and 72 hour hold at an emergency department. This will be an overview of risk and review of systems, integrating these concepts and practices in your workplace will look different and the discretion of a mental health professional or other care provider is always advised.
Learning objectives:
- Learn about the involuntary treatment system.
- Discuss acuity and risk assessments in the context of the community and in the emergency department.
- Build confidence in risk assessments and engagement with the involuntary treatment system.
Bio:
Kelsey Yale is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Minnesota who has worked in crisis settings in Washington and Minnesota since 2017, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, county-based mobile crisis, crisis diversion interim services, a 911 dispatched crisis team, and emergency rooms. Kelsey earned her Master of Social Work at the University of Washington with a concentration on Community-Centered Integrative Practice. She started her current role at Canvas Health as Manager of Mobile Crisis Services in April 2025, overseeing Mobile Crisis Teams that serve the Anoka, Scott, Carver, McLeod, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Pine counties. Prior to her role at Canvas, Kelsey worked for Canopy Roots on the Minneapolis Behavioral Crisis Response team from its launch in 2021 to Spring 2025. As Training & Development Manager at Canopy Roots, Kelsey developed clinical and practical training for behavioral crisis responders and participated in consultative projects with governmental partners.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- Lifetime
