To become a YST Intervention Specialist
- Background training and experience
- licensed mental health professional
- training and/or experience specific to working with adolescents and families
- training and/or experience in suicide risk and risk management
- Review background material on YST (see YST intervention manual and references within)
- Complete the YST Basics Training Workshop (generally scheduled as a five hour session or two shorter sessions: INSERT Agenda)
- A supervisor (YST trainer) check-out and certification
- Participate in consult/supervision sessions on a regular basis
Requirements to become a YST Trainer
- Complete the YST Basics Training Workshop
- Experience as a YST Intervention Specialist
- Observe a YST Basics Training Workshop as a Trainer in Training
- Organize and Lead a YST Basics Training Workshop with an experienced YST Trainer present to evaluate and provide personalized feedback
- Receive adequate training feedback
- Be endorsed and certified by YST Trainer with recommended adherence targets as follows
- Provides accurate and clear overview of YST intervention and role of intervention specialist
- Provide accurate and clear guidance on implementation of YST program in diverse clinical settings with diverse populations
- Responds to participant questions about program and implementation
- Management of learning environment
