Crisis response is not a specialty skill reserved for a few clinicians — it is a core competency required of every provider and every staff member. This training covers crisis identification, suicide and homicide risk assessment, duty to warn, Indiana involuntary commitment law, crisis resources and referral pathways, documentation requirements, and the role of administrative staff in crisis response.
Annual Requirement | All Clinical and Administrative Staff | Pillars of Wellness
Grounded in Indiana Code Title 12, Article 26 | IC 34-30-16 | NASW, ACA, and APA Ethics Codes
What You Will Learn
- Lesson 1: Defining Crisis — Levels of Acuity and Clinical Triage
- Lesson 2: Suicide Risk Assessment
- Lesson 3: Homicide Risk, Duty to Warn, and Duty to Protect
- Lesson 4: Crisis De-Escalation — Clinical Depth
- Lesson 5: Indiana Involuntary Commitment Law
- Lesson 6: Safety Planning
- Lesson 7: Documentation Requirements in Crisis
- Lesson 8: Administrative Staff and Crisis Response Protocols
Before You Begin
Work through each lesson in order. At the end of this course you will complete a 15-question quiz. A passing score is required for annual compliance. If you have questions about course content, contact your supervisor or the Director of Clinical Services.
