The Self Careapist Therapist Podcast

Transforming Crisis Care With Revolutionary Vision and Partnerships

Lorain Moorehead Season 1 Episode 13

Join therapist Lorain Moorehead, LCSW, as she interviews Kevin Curtis, LCSW from the Huntsman Mental Health Crisis Care Center about revolutionizing mental health access. Learn how innovative crisis intervention models are transforming care delivery and reducing clinician burnout.


What You'll Learn

Kevin Curtis shares groundbreaking approaches to mental health crisis care that eliminate traditional barriers to treatment. Discover how integrated services—including dental care, legal support, and flexible treatment pathways—create better outcomes for clients while supporting clinician wellbeing.

Key Topics:

  • Removing insurance barriers from mental health crisis care
  • Implementing the CAMS framework for suicide intervention
  • Creating partnerships that bridge gaps between systems
  • Integrating dental and legal services into crisis care
  • Leveraging peer support specialists effectively
  • Designing systems that reduce clinician burnout
  • Building flexible care continuums from hours to weeks


Perfect For

Therapists, social workers, mental health counselors, crisis intervention specialists, and behavioral health administrators seeking innovative approaches to reduce barriers, improve client outcomes, and create more sustainable practice environments.


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About the Guest

Kevin Curtis works in administration at the Huntsman Mental Health Crisis Care Center, where he focuses on creating accessible, barrier-free mental health systems and supporting clinicians to do their best work.

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