MCT Academy - August 2026
The MCT Academy is an interactive live, free training for existing and emerging MCT providers in New Mexico, including certified and prospective Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and is part of HCA’s commitment to support the expansion of behavioral health crisis services.
Time & Location
Date and time is TBD
Virtual (Zoom)
About the event
The Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) Academy is back for 2026! The MCT Academy received outstanding reviews and feedback in 2025. The MCT Academy is an interactive live, free training for existing and emerging MCT providers in New Mexico, including certified and prospective Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC). The MCT Academy is part of the New Mexico's Health Care Authority's commitment to support the expansion of behavioral health crisis services. The two-day live virtual training addresses a range of topics, including:
Role of MCTs within the crisis continuum
Engagement with special populations
Risk and intervention assessment
Verbal de-escalation techniques
Trauma-informed care
Safety planning
Motivational interviewing
Care coordination
Legal considerations for MCTs
Situational awareness
Inclusion of peer support specialists in mobile response
Understanding law enforcement culture
The training provides a foundation for existing and prospective MCT practitioners and offers: 13.25 continuing education credit hours through the University of New Mexico or 13.5 social work continuing education credit hours through New Mexico State University. The MCT Academy’s expert trainers bring decades of national experience in providing mobile crisis services.
Professionally and Academically Developed Presentations
Handouts of Resource Materials
Engaging Activities, including videos, case studies, role-playing, and discussions.