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• Learners will be able to identify the differences between the 3-to-1 model and the traditional one-time-a-week direct service model.
  
  
• Learners will identify the key benefits of the 3-to-1 service model in enhancing collaboration among OT, PT, and speech providers.
  
  
• Learners will identify strategies to manage their caseload effectively during flex weeks.

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Abe Saffer and Dr. Miranda Virone are here to dive into the roots of occupational therapy’s involvement in mental health, uncover current challenges, and explore practical strategies for integrating effective mental health interventions in schools.

If you're looking to expand your impact and equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to address these kinds of challenges, or are just curious about the evolution of school-based mental health strategies, this discussion is for you. Tune in to learn more!

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

• Learners will identify strategies for advocating the role of OT in mental health
  
  
• Learners will be able to apply strategies for integrating mental health interventions into their practice
  
  
• Learners will be able to analyze the biopsychosocial approach

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Thinking about working directly with schools or going through a staffing agency? Jayson and Elise explore the pros and cons of direct contracting vs. staffing agencies, and share insights to help you make informed decisions about your career path.

They discuss the nuances of being a 1099 subcontractor versus a W-2 employee, the non-therapy duties that often come with traditional employment, and the hard-to-navigate waters of rates, negotiation, and setting up clear, beneficial contracts. They will touch upon the importance of establishing boundaries to prevent burnout and maintain a fulfilling career.

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Listen now to learn the following objectives:

• Learners will identify the differences between contracting in a school and being a school employee
• Learners will understand the process for self-contracting and going through a staffing agency
• Learners will identify ways to find and negotiate a contract as a school-based therapist

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