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Skills Training and Development is treatment for members whose functioning is sufficiently disrupted to the extent that it interferes with their daily life as identified by a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and functional assessment tool. Listed below are documents to assist with the development of these skills.

Optum Idaho has partnered with the REACH Institute to develop a series of training modules designed to assist with children who display disruptive behavioral disorder (DBD) symptoms. These modules provide strategies and guidance to address a continuum of concerns for clinicians and mental health paraprofessionals as they work collaboratively with educators, and parents. Optum credentialled clinicians and paraprofessionals may access these modules through the Relias learning platform. 

Optum Idaho has developed a resource list of evidence-based practices (EBPs) to promote the use of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Training and education in these EBPs will increase the expertise needed to provide effective interventions to members receiving services. Optum Idaho is not mandating use of specific evidence-based practices, but providing a clearinghouse of resources for providers to access based on their specific need and clinical judgement.
   These lists identify General EBPs that can be utilized for a variety of treatment needs. They also identify EBPs for common diagnostic categories such as: Trauma, ADHD, Disruptive Behavior, Depression and Anxiety.  These resources include free, low-cost, and higher-cost resources. Links are provided for each resource to increase ease of access. Additionally, there are a variety of delivery methods (webinars, DVDs, books, etc.) in an effort to meet the educational needs of providers. Resources include relevant modules available through our e-learning system, Relias, that can increase skills and knowledge base for working with specific populations.

For additional information on EBPs, please visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center.

Optum Idaho has developed a resource list of evidence-based practices (EBPs) to promote the use of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Training and education in these EBPs will increase the expertise needed to provide effective interventions to members receiving services. Optum Idaho is not mandating use of specific evidence-based practices, but providing a clearinghouse of resources for providers to access based on their specific need and clinical judgement.
   These lists identify General EBPs that can be utilized for a variety of treatment needs. They also identify EBPs for common diagnostic categories such as: Trauma, ADHD, Disruptive Behavior, Depression and Anxiety.  These resources include free, low-cost, and higher-cost resources. Links are provided for each resource to increase ease of access. Additionally, there are a variety of delivery methods (webinars, DVDs, books, etc.) in an effort to meet the educational needs of providers. Resources include relevant modules available through our e-learning system, Relias, that can increase skills and knowledge base for working with specific populations.

For additional information on EBPs, please visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center.

Skills Training and Development is treatment for members whose functioning is sufficiently disrupted to the extent that it interferes with their daily life as identified by a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and functional assessment tool. Listed below are documents to assist with the development of these skills.

Research has indicated that approximately 1 in 5 students has a diagnosable behavioral health condition. In an effort to increase treatment accessibility for youth, Optum Idaho has developed a school-based model for behavioral and mental health service delivery. This toolkit helps identify the requirements to establish collaboration between educators, family members and mental health professionals in order to provide youth with better access to mental health services.

The toolkit will be disbursed to participants who complete the related training for mental health in the schools which includes three phases that begin in February and run through April. Registration for this training is open to credentialled clinicians who are participating in the Optum Idaho network. Sessions are limited to 50 participants. Click here for more information and to register.

Therapeutic After-School and Summer Programs (TASSP) are structured programs which consist of a range of individualized therapeutic, recreational and socialization activities for youth. These individual and group therapeutic experiences assist youth in developing social, communication, behavior and basic living skills; as well as psychosocial and problem-solving skills.

TASSP are a collaboration between provider agencies, community-based organizations, professionals, and/or other entities. Click on the links below for more information about these valuable programs.

TASSP Brochure
TASSP Trainings
Yoga Therapy video
Art Therapy video
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