Specialist Cover Assessments 101
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Workshops run 9 am - 3 pm
PLEASE NOTE: This is not ACC endorsed training - it is a senior clinician's take. It offers guidance in how to tackle the task of providing these Specialist Cover Assessments (referred to as SCA), once you are an approved assessor. However, your attendance for this training is not a guarantee of ACC approval for you to become an assessor nor is it part of ACC's in-house training as it is a clinician's take on the practical and clinical challenges in this task.
This webinar addresses the changes coming soon on what will be the new Assessment process under ACC for sexual abuse claims, changing over as of December 1, 2024. The term Supported Assessments is changing to Specialist Cover Assessments (SCA). These assessments will only be required for clients with complex needs, as well as where a diagnosis and treatment recommendations for complex needs therapy are indicated (known as Pathway B). This may or may not mean longer term therapy but does allow for a range of service options with more hours to accommodate these needs. Other clients will obtain services through their Lead Service Provider and use pathway A and do not require an SCA.
This training was previously known as Supported Assessments 101 and was rescheduled to November 2024 to allow time for the new requirements to be made clear. ACC provides learning modules on the changes to the system, and these are freely available for registered and approved providers so they will not be repeated here. So, pathway A clients do not need an SCA, only pathway B.
The webinar has otherwise retained the practical focus that has been invaluable to clinicians who have previously attended, and it considers the clinical tasks that are still required along with the issues arising of additional services that may be offered under ACC.
This workshop is to assist those quite new to completing Specialist Cover Assessments, as well as being a refresher for those more experienced in the previous Supported Assessments in the earlier version of the ACC Sensitive Claims processes.
Presented by Diane Clare, an experienced clinical psychologist who has been an ACC provider since the 1990s, and who has been providing Supported Assessments since the start of the Sensitive Claims service, this interactive workshop will address what works and what can hinder you in your practice for delivering the new version of these assessments.
Please Note: this workshop may touch on emotional issues such as grief and/or trauma, and some of the material covered in our workshops may be sensitive or triggering to certain participants. We encourage everyone to practice self-care and either reach out to us, or directly discuss any concerns with our presenter.
Workshop Content
In addition to the above update on the process, topics covered include:
1. What/why/who: What is this Specialist Cover Assessment about under ACC (previously named Supported Assessment), why are they needed, and who delivers them?
2. ABCD: Preparing and things to check before you begin: Approvals, Booking in, Core information, documents you will need.
3. The 4Rs in Mapping the journey - rapport, roles, risks, requirements.
4. The 3 Fs to the Finish line: Follow up session, formulation and feedback.
5. Handling hiccups e.g. delay of medical notes, remote working, accuracy checking.
6. Conclusions and issues arising.
Diane Clare will facilitate this workshop using ZOOM. If you have specific questions, we encourage participants to email these to us prior to the workshop.
Who Should Attend:
This training is suitable for ACC Approved assessors and those seeking approval from ACC to become assessors.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop offers guidance in how to tackle the task of providing these Assessments, once you are an approved assessor. However, your attendance for this training is not a guarantee of ACC approval for you to become an assessor nor is it part of ACC's in-house training as it is a clinician's take on the practical and clinical challenges in this task.
Also NOTE - If your organisation is interested in having Diane present this as a private workshop to your team face to face, please contact Faye Johnson for more information.
The following peak bodies and organisations recognise that the training we offer is of a high quality, evidence based and relevant for their members CPD.
Presenter
Diane Clare
BA, MA (Hons), Dip. Clin. Psych., AFBPS
Memberships: NZCCP, MNZAP, ISSTD
Accredited Practitioner in EMDR (she served on the EMDRNZ Board for over 5 years including as Vice Chair).
Fellow of ISSTD (International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation).
Diane Clare is a registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist who trained at the University of Canterbury. Diane has worked in mental health and counselling services since 1981, first as a grief counsellor then as a psychotherapist, before becoming registered as a psychologist in 1993. She has worked in leadership and Director level roles across a range of services in both NZ and the UK including primary care, adult mental health, forensic, intellectual disability and tertiary student services.
While in the UK in 2005 she developed the Alternatives to Self-Harm programme and has presented her work internationally since 2012. Diane is a seasoned presenter and provides a range of workshop options with an emphasis on practical solutions for clinical staff. She has a specialist interest in working with people recovering from the effects of complex trauma. In 2022 Diane was made a Fellow of ISSTD in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of trauma and dissociation.
Zoom Dates & Details
Friday, 2 May 2025
Workshop starts 9 am - finishes 3 pm.
Once you register you will be sent the Zoom Login details.
This is an interactive workshop with breakout room activities and we therefore ask all participants to have their own computer / laptop with a working camera and mic as this makes interaction with the breakout room activities and discussions easier and enhances the learning for all.
Please Note: this webinar will not be recorded.
See below for links to Diane's other online workshops.
Price & Registration Information
One Day ZOOM Workshop
$320.00 inclusive of GST
The price stated is per person.
Payment online is by Debit or Credit Card: VISA, Mastercard or American Express only and there are 3 easy steps to complete the online booking process. Our registration platform is hosted by Lil Regie, our NZ based booking agent.
Upon completing your registration by hitting the blue 'Confirm Booking' button, you will receive an automated email from Lil Regie confirming the booking and amount paid by credit card. This will appear on your statement as from LIL REGIE LTD WELLINGTON.
A GST Tax Invoice showing your payment in full will also be emailed to you.
If you have any issues or questions about your booking, please contact Faye Johnson
Can't pay online and require an invoice?
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The full organisation name and postal address required to appear on the invoice.
The contact name and email of the person(s) responsible for authorising this expense and approving payment.
Any purchase order references required on vendor invoices.
Please email this information to Brian - accounts@grow.co.nz and faye@grow.co.nz , and along with the Invoice we will also send you a special booking link which will come up as free of charge. Through this link you will need to complete your registration.
Our workshops fill quickly so if you would like to reserve a place, please contact faye@grow.co.nz
What happens if you have to cancel?
We know that sometimes your plans can change for many different reasons. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome to attend at no extra cost. If a substitute delegate is not available and you need to cancel your registration, please be aware of the following:
Up to 7 days prior to the event you will be provided a refund of your registration cost, less a $20.00 inc GST per attendee service charge
If you cancel within 7 days of the event, you are not eligible to receive a refund. Please note: should your registration not be paid by the time of the event, you are still liable to make the payment. Unpaid accounts may be passed over to our debt collection agency and additional costs may be incurred.
All cancellations must be received in writing (email).
Training is cancellable by GROW with 7 days’ notice if a minimum number of attendees is not met and full refunds will be provided.
Please note: GROW Ltd reserves the right to make any amendments that we may deem to be in the best interest of the forum – it is however very unlikely and we will notify you as soon as possible should this occur.
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