The National Register and
The Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations (CESPPA) Presents:
The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology
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Please join us on September 18 for the clinical webinar The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology, sponsored by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists in collaboration with the Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations (CESPPA).Â
All registration fees from our members and other psychologists in our jurisdiction will be returned to The Connecticut Psychological Association, helping us expand programming, strengthen advocacy efforts, and provide additional resources to psychologists.
Presenter: Dr. David Jobes
Date & Time: Â Friday, September 18th from 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Please make the proper time zone conversion to determine the start time in your city.
Location: Live Via Zoom (Link provided after registration from The National Register)
Can’t attend the live session? You can still register before September 18th, 2026, and watch the archived webinar at your convenience (Asynchronous CE provided).
Cost:
CPA members and National Register members: $95Â
Continuing Education: Eligible for 3 CE Credits/contact hours (NY Board of Psychology), Instructional Level: Intermediate
Registration: Register via The National Register Website:
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Abstract:
In this three-hour webinar, Dr. David Jobes will highlight key evidence-based approached for effective assessment, management, and treatment of suicidal risk with an appreciation of ethical issues and risk management. The presentation will explore some of the relevant history that shapes contemporary clinical suicidology as well as key models that shape our understanding of suicidality. The primary focus will be on clinical approaches to screening and assessment, interventions for acute stabilization, and treatments of what makes a patient suicidal based on randomized controlled trials. Finally, various ethical considerations and how to decrease exposure to malpractice liability will be discussed. Â
Learning Objectives:
1) Describe how to effectively screen and assess suicidal risk
2) Discuss effective interventions for stabilizing acute suicidal risk
3) Apply ethical best practices to decrease malpractice liability
Presenter Biography
David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, is a Professor of Psychology, Director of the Suicide Prevention Laboratory, and Associate Director of Clinical Training at The Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He has authored seven books and hundreds of published articles and book chapters. He is the creator of the “Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality” (CAMS) which is an evidence-based, suicide-focused, treatment approach for suicide risk. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is a board certified clinical psychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology). Dr. Jobes maintains a private clinical and consulting practice in Washington DC and Maryland.
Speaker Disclosures:
None
Accessibility
This webinar will feature live transcription.
Important Reminders
- Please review our webinar tips and CE eligibility guidelines prior to the day of the webinar. If you experience technical issues, please contact the National Register at support@nationalregister.org or 202-783-7663.
- Note: Email addresses of webinar registrations may be used by National Register to promote our additional resources and webinars. Name and email address will be shared with Zoom and Elevate for registration and attendance purposes.
- The webinar will take place from 12:00–3:15pm Eastern Time. Please make the proper time zone conversion to determine the start time in your city.
Continuing Education Approval:
The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Register maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s
State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0010
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