PCPA Emerging Leaders Program
Featuring the National Council Middle Management Academy
PCPA is pleased to announce its inaugural Emerging Leaders Program featuring the National Council Middle
Management Academy (MMA). Designed to help managers at all levels enhance their ability to lead in
increasingly complex environments, the program combines the classroom education of the MMA with a
unique six-month mentorship program pairing program participants with seasoned association leaders.
The National Council Middle Management Academy
The MMA is a three and one-half day in-person course helps managers at any level enhance their ability to
lead in increasingly complex environments characterized by tighter budgets, policy changes, and evolving
clinical and business practices. Over the past 10 years, the National Council has trained more than 1,500
middle managers in community behavioral health to identify leadership potential and excel in work
environments, showing tangible improvements in management skills and professional potential.
MMA Overview
Participants will take several pre-training assessments, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI),
and will engage in experiential learning throughout the MMA to understand and operationalize their MBTI
in the workplace to optimize strengths of themselves and their colleagues. Participants will be exposed to
issues of critical importance to management such as leading teams, financial management, conflict
resolution, and leadership during times of change. Participants engage in case-based learning, role plays
and group exercises to ensure proactive learning and greater likelihood of integration into job
performance.
Components of the MMA include:
 The role of the middle manager
 Meetings and teams
 Financial literacy
 Human resources, and
 Planning and project management.
By the completion of the program, participants will be able to:
 Describe leadership and management styles and strengths of self and others in order to improve
influence, integrity, and effectiveness;
 Practice enhanced management skills related to finance, clinical service delivery, organizational and
staff performance, and operations, particularly related to goal attainment, continuous improvement,
risk, and accountability;
 Role play best-practice strategies for healthy communication and conflict, performance coaching
and management, effective teamwork, and accountability; and
 Explain the newest research-based strategies for managing successful change and helping to lead
organizations toward future goals.
MMA Faculty
Jeanne Supin, MA, president and CEO, Watauga Consulting, Inc. helps strong organizations achieve largescale transformations. Specializing in change management, strategic intentions, and leadership and
management development, Ms. Supin guides you to know who you are, identify your vision and goals,
energize your actions, and engage with courage and inspiration. Ms. Supin has been MMA faculty for over
a decade and a long-time consultant with the National Council. Learn more at www.supin.com.
Mentorship Program
Participants in the PCPA Emerging Leaders Program will be paired with seasoned association leaders and
complete a learning contract to guide the relationship. Learners and mentors will communicate at least
monthly via phone and email for six months. Learners and mentors also commit to participating in two
teleconference or web conferences with all learning pairs. Learners and mentors will celebrate the
completion of the program in September 2013 with an in-person meeting and graduation.
PCPA thanks ACMHA: The College for Behavioral Health Leadership for its assistance with the development of the
mentorship program.
Schedule
Date
February 26, 2013
February 27, 2013
February 28, 2013
March 1, 2013
March 2013
June 2013
March – August 2013
September 2013
Time
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
TBD
TBD
Monthly
TBD
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–
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4:45 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Location
Harrisburg
Harrisburg
Harrisburg
Harrisburg
Teleconference/Web Conference
Teleconference/Web Conference
Email/Phone calls
Harrisburg
Fees
PCPA/PARF Members: $950
Non-Members: $1,150
CE Fee: $30 (additional continuing education information available on the last page)
Hotel Information
Best Western Premier Central Hotel and Conference Center
800 East Park Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-561-2800
www.thecentralhotelharrisburg.com
Rate: $95 + tax/night
PCPA Emerging Leaders Program Application
February 26 – March 1, 2013
Best Western Premier – The Central Hotel and Conference Center
800 East Park Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Applicant Information
Name
Organization
Address
City
State
Office Phone
Email
Zip
Professional Degree(s)/License(s)
Position /Title
# years in field
What are your career aspirations in the field of human services?
Please describe your interest in being a learner in PCPA’s Emerging Leaders Program.
Please provide a description of your current position. Who do you report to within your
organization? How many employees do you supervise (if applicable)?
In order for us to make a successful match with you and a PCPA mentor, please discuss what is
important to you in a mentor such as race, ethnicity, gender; professional experience (policy area,
organizational administration, research, evaluation, policy development, other); and availability
(frequency of phone and email contact).
Please attach a copy of your current resume/vitae and a letter of recommendation from your
CEO/executive director when submitting your application.
Agreement of Responsibility
We are pleased that you have chosen to apply for the PCPA Emerging Leaders Program. We require all
potential participants to sign the agreement of responsibility below:
 I understand that 100 percent attendance is expected in order to remain a participant in the
Emerging Leaders Program and I am able to attend all sessions as listed on the schedule.
 After graduation from the program, I commit to become actively engaged in association activities
including but not limited to, committee meetings, board participation, and attending conference.
 I understand that I must be sufficiently in control of my schedule in order to make this commitment
valid.
Please indicate your acceptance of this commitment by signing below:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
Date
As CEO/executive director of the above named applicant’s organization, I agree to support this individual in
the fulfillment of the requirements for participation listed above.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of CEO/Executive Director
Date
Application continued on the next page
Fee Calculation
PCPA/PARF Members: $950
Non-Members: $1,150
CE Fee: $30
Total Due: _________________
Payment Method (Payment will not be processed until application is accepted)
 Check (payable to PCPA)
 Visa
 MasterCard
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Cardholder
Exp. Date
_____________________________________________________________________________
Card Number
CVV
_____________________________________________________________________________
Cardholder’s Signature
Applications must be postmarked by January 4, 2013
PCPA
2101 N Front St
Bldg 3, Ste 200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-364-3280 (Phone)
717-364-3287 (Fax)
Attn: Jen Bankard
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to Jen Bankard (jen@paproviders.org). A service fee of
$75 will be deducted from all refund requests received by February 12, 2013. No refunds will be given
for cancellations received after February 12, 2013.
Continuing Education
PCPA is proud to serve its members and guests by offering continuing education credits in conjunction
with Drexel University College of Medicine, Division of Behavioral Healthcare Education, Department of
Psychiatry. A fee of $30 is charged for each type of continuing education certification requested. Please
indicate the type of credit desired on the registration form and remit the appropriate fee. Incomplete or
illegible forms will result in difficulty processing requests, causing potential delays in confirmation of
credit awarded. Individuals may register for more than one type of continuing education credit. However,
each type of credit requested requires a $30 fee.
PCPA ensures that a formal validation of continuing education credits is sent to those who register and
complete paperwork. The certificate is generated through Behavioral Healthcare Education and will be
sent to the email address indicated on registration materials. Replacement copies of certificates can be
obtained for $25.
APA (Psychology): Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is approved
by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Drexel
University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education maintains responsibility for the program.
This program is being offered for up to 24.5 hours of continuing education.
CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners): Behavioral Healthcare Education,
Drexel University College of Medicine is approved by the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Associations (Provider #107) to sponsor continuing education for Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Practitioners. Behavioral Healthcare Education, Drexel University College of Medicine maintains
responsibility for the program and its content. *You will receive a CEU which will be utilized by USPRA to
verify your continuing education.
LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT (PA SBSWE Licensed Social Workers in Pennsylvania): Drexel University
College of Medicine is a preapproved provider of continuing education for Social Workers and Clinical
Social Workers. This program is being offered for up to 24.5 hours of continuing education.
NAADAC (National D&A): This conference has been approved by the National Association of
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors for a maximum of 24.5 educational hours. NAADAC Approved
Provider #000125.
NBCC (National Counselors): Drexel University College of Medicine is recognized by the National
Board of Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors. We
adhere to NBCC continuing education guidelines and can award a maximum of 24.5 hours of
continuing education credit for this program.
PA Educators Act 48: Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is
recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer continuing education credits under Act
48 guidelines. Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education adheres to Act 48
Continuing Education Guidelines. PA educators will receive a maximum of 24.5 hours of credit for
attending this program.
PCB (PA Certified Additions Counselor): Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare
Education will award a maximum of 24.5 PCB Approved Hours of Education for this program. Our
program is certified by the Pennsylvania Certification Board, Provider # 133.
PA Nurses: Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is an approved
provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by
the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participants will be awarded a
maximum of 24.5 contact hours for attending this program.
CEU for all others: Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education has been
approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and
Training (IACET), 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, the
Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education) has demonstrated that it
complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practice
internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, Drexel University College of
Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education) is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that
qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards. Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare
Education is authorized by IACET to offer 24.5 CEUs for this program.
Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education
Behavioral Healthcare Education (BHE) was established in 1980 with contractual funding from what is
now the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The purpose of its creation
was to turn clinical knowledge from biological and programmatic research into information and skills that
are directly useful to practitioners in the behavioral health fields, particularly those working with persons
in the public and Medicaid managed care arenas that have serious and persistent mental disorders. Since
that time BHE has added expertise in the areas of substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental
disabilities, and child and adolescent diagnoses and treatment. The mission of the Division of Behavioral
Healthcare Education is to support behavioral health practitioners in providing high-quality services to
people of all ages. We fulfill this mission through delivering continuing education, consultation, technical
assistance, and conferences, using evidenced-based and promising practices, research findings, and
program and policy advances.