# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Turning shared commitment into collective actionAbout this EventThe From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit brings together behavioral health leaders, researchers, educators, policymakers, providers and community partners from across Florida to translate evidence into meaningful workforce solutions.Hosted by the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce at the University of South Florida, this two-day statewide event highlights innovative research, emerging workforce trends and practical strategies that strengthen recruitment, retention and professional development across Florida's behavioral health system.Attendees will engage with nationally recognized speakers, interactive presentations and collaborative discussions focused on turning research into action through education, practice, programming and policies that promote a strong, available workforce ready to serve Floridians.Continuing education credits available.Need-based travel reimbursement opportunities are available.Highlights:Keynote presentations from national behavioral health workforce experts Caren Howard and Brianna LombardiA panel discussion exploring workforce innovation across education, practice, programs and policyConcurrent sessions featuring FCBHW-funded research and workforce initiativesInteractive workshops on research, evaluation, publication and science communicationNetworking opportunities, including an evening receptionLuncheon awards programPresentation topics:Addiction training for providersPathway to clinical social work licensureQualified supervisor workforce and trainingThe impact of AI on the behavioral health workforceWorkforce compensation and retentionOpioid overdose surveillance and EMS responseRural behavioral health workforce challengesIntegrated care workforce developmentCollecting and analyzing evaluation dataStrategies for creating publishable workAnd more!Sep 10🕑: 08:00 AMRegistration🕑: 09:00 AMSummit Kick-offInfo: With FCBHW Executive Director Courtney Whitt, PhD🕑: 09:30 AMPlenary feature presentationHost: Khary Rigg, PhDInfo: Why Addiction Training Matters for All Behavioral Health Providers🕑: 10:05 AMPanel Discussion with experts on education, practice, programs and policy🕑: 11:45 AMConcurrent Sessions IEducation and Training:Host: Cathy Sowell, MSW, LCSWInfo: The Pathway to Clinical Social Worker Licensure in Florida: Developing Solutions to Improve Examination Pass Rates Practice and Program Development:Host: Emilie A. Ellenberg, PhD, LMHC-QSInfo: Evaluating the Qualified Supervisor Workforce & TrainingPolicy:Host: Karni Chagal-Feferkorn, PhDInfo: The Impact of AI on Behavioral Health Workforce Development🕑: 01:00 PMLunch w/ Keynote: Brianna LombardiHost: Brianna Lombardi, PhD, MSWInfo: Designing the Behavioral Health Workforce Around Community Need: What Data and Policies Will It Take to Get There?🕑: 02:15 PMConcurrent Sessions IIEducation and Training:Host: Amy Vargo, PhDInfo: From Research to Practice: Developing Florida's Retention-Focused Supervision Framework for the Behavioral Health WorkforcePractice and Program Development:Host: Kimberly Menendez, PhDInfo: Improving Nonfatal Opioid Overdose Surveillance & Response: Insights from EMS Data & First Responder ExperiencesPolicy:Host: Linda M. Callejas, PhDInfo: Examining Factors Influencing the Entry, Retention and Advancement of the Behavioral Health Workforce Trained to Work in Integrated Care Settings🕑: 03:30 PMConcurrent Sessions IIIEducation and Training:Host: Vickie A. Lynn, PhD, MSW, MPHInfo: Scope-AI: Simulation for Competency Optimization in Practice & EducationPractice and Program Development:Host: Kathleen Moore, PhDInfo: Beyond Traditional Roles: A Mixed-Methods Needs Assessment of Tampa Bay’s Behavioral Health WorkforcePolicy:Host: Troy Quast, PhDInfo: Compensation Analysis for Behavioral Health Occupations🕑: 04:45 PMOn-site ReceptionSep 11🕑: 08:00 AMRegistration🕑: 09:00 AMFuture of the Florida Center for Behavioral Health WorkforceHost: Courtney Whitt, PhDFCBHW Research CoreHost: Oliver “Tom” Massey, PhDEducation and Professional Development Core Host: Emilie Ellenberg, PhD🕑: 09:45 AMKeynote: Caren HowardInfo: Sr. Director of Policy & Advocacy, Mental Health America🕑: 10:30 AMPlenary research presentationHost: Jacob Gray, PhDInfo: The Rural Divide in Florida’s Behavioral Health Growth and Acquisition: Implications for Regional Mental Health🕑: 10:50 AMFCBHW Request for ProposalsHost: Oliver “Tom” Massey, PhD 🕑: 11:30 AMWorkshopsBridging Academia and Practice:Host: Emilie A. Ellenberg, PhD, LMHC-QSInfo: Strengthening Field Placement Partnerships to Better Prepare Behavioral Health Clinicians for the WorkforceCollecting and Analyzing Evaluation DataHost: Jacob Gray, PhDFrom Practice Innovation & Success to Published:Host: Kimberly Menendez, PhDInfo: Strategies for Creating Publishable WorkThe Science of StorytellingHost: Kristin Kosyluk, PhD🕑: 01:00 PMLunch Awards Presentation🕑: 02:15 PMEnd of summit - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/from-research-to-action-florida-behavioral-health-workforce-summit/100001993624259828 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops, Business, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: University of South Florida - Marshall Student Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tampa - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: University of South Florida - Marshall Student Center - **lat**: 28.0637919 - **long**: -82.41289739999999 - **full address**: University of South Florida - Marshall Student Center, 4103 USF Cedar Circle, Tampa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f213d0526e5b2f66c3820675a82313a90b01c39f498997208af669b8c77231b2-rimg-w1200-h667-dcd5d8d7-gmir.jpg?v=1784714417 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit being held? - **A:** From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at University of South Florida - Marshall Student Center, 4103 USF Cedar Circle, Tampa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit? - **A:** From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit is organized by Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Research to Action: Florida Behavioral Health Workforce Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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