Description

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. 1. Understand the evidence base supporting integrated behavioral health interventions for chronic disease management in FQHC settings.
2. Recognize how systems-level and population health frameworks inform the design and implementation of integrated behavioral health.
3. Identify key organizational and leadership strategies that support effective and sustainable integration of behavioral health services in primary care.

Presenter Bio

Susan Lynne Boyles, LCSW, is a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) candidate at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work and currently serves as the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Adelante Healthcare, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving diverse and underserved communities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Certificate in Executive Leadership and Management from the Medoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

Ms. Boyles is a seasoned behavioral health leader with extensive experience designing, implementing, and sustaining integrated behavioral health services within primary care settings. Her professional work is grounded in population health, health equity, and systems-level approaches to care delivery. Her scholarly interests align closely with her practice and focus on integrated behavioral health models, chronic disease management, and whole-person, team-based care in safety-net systems. In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the field, Ms. Boyles received the National Excellence in Behavioral Health Leadership Award from the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved in August 2024.

Her capstone project examines the impact of integrated behavioral health interventions on clinical outcomes, specifically A1C levels among adults with Type 2 diabetes in underserved populations. Through this work, she seeks to strengthen the evidence base for integrated care and inform sustainable implementation strategies within Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.