The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology (September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Science and Practice of Effective Clinical Suicidology

Friday, March 20th from 12pm to 3:15pm (1-15 min. break)

3 CEs

Presented by David Jobes, Ph.D, ABPP

The National Register and the Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations (CESPPA) are partnering to offer a new series of high-quality clinical webinars designed to financially support DPA. When you register, designate DPA, and 100% of the proceeds from your registration will go directly to DPA.

This program is sponsored by the National Register and Delaware Psychological Association. The Delaware Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Register and DPA maintain responsibility for this program and its contents.

Workshop Description: In this 3-hr webinar, Dr. David Jobes will highlight key evidence-based approached for effective assessment, management, and treatment of suicidal risk with an appreciation of ethical issues and risk management. The presentation will explore some of the relevant history that shapes contemporary clinical suicidology as well as key models that shape our understanding of suicidality. The primary focus will be on clinical approaches to screening and assessment, interventions for acute stabilization, and treatments of what makes a patient suicidal based on randomized controlled trials. Finally, various ethical considerations and how to decrease exposure to malpractice liability will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1) Describe how to effectively screen and assess suicidal risk
2) Discuss effective interventions for stabilizing acute suicidal risk
3) Apply ethical best practices to decrease malpractice liability

About the Presenter: David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP

David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, is a Professor of Psychology, Director of the Suicide Prevention Laboratory, and Associate Director of Clinical Training at The Catholic University of America in Washington DC. He has authored seven books and hundreds of published articles and book chapters. He is the creator of the “Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality” (CAMS) which is an evidence-based, suicide-focused, treatment approach for suicide risk. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is a board certified clinical psychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology). Dr. Jobes maintains a private clinical and consulting practice in Washington DC and Maryland.

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The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Register maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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