Wraparound Training and Certification
The Florida Certification Board (FCB) has recognized the NCFIE as an Approved Education Provider. This accreditation certifies that the NCFIE has successfully fulfilled all necessary requirements to be an approved provider of continuing education units (CEUs) for addiction, case management, mental health, prevention, and peer service providers.
NCFIE’s team of staff and consultants specialize in implementing High Fidelity Wraparound. Our extensive cross-sector experience includes the design, implementation, management, and sustainability of high-performing Wraparound Initiatives. The NCFIE team has demonstrated proven results using a family-driven, youth-guided, trauma-informed care and culturally linguistic competent approach that maximizes resources, creates efficiencies, and eliminates fragmentation and duplication to enable children and families to achieve positive outcomes in the least restrictive community setting possible.
The NCFIE staff and consultants are seasoned presenters who are available to provide keynote addresses, seminars, conference workshops, community facilitation, retreat and leadership sessions, and a full array of Wraparound and System of Care training. Our presenters have been guest speakers and keynotes at National, Regional, State, and local forums.
Current Training available (in-person and virtual options)
- Wraparound 101
- Wraparound 201 (advanced practitioner)
- Certified Behavioral Health Case Management (CBHCM) & Certified Behavioral Health Case Management Supervisor (CBHCMS)
- Peer Support Series
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mental Health First Aide
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
- Certified Recovery Peer Support-Youth
- The NCFIE staff can customize training to meet the unique needs of your community.
For more information on available speakers and training, please contact us.
The National Center for Innovation & Excellence (NCFIE) provides Wraparound Certification at the beginner and advanced practitioner levels. These certifications are recognized throughout the US, Puerto Rico, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Wraparound Training 101
A 24-hour training designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to implement Wraparound. This training is skills-based and teaches the basics of implementing the Wraparound model. Upon completing this training, individuals may choose to become certified by participating in a coaching process.
Wraparound Competency Certification
Following the completion of Wraparound 101, individuals may choose to be certified at the competency level. Competency Certification students attend online group coaching modules that coach the core competencies of the wraparound phases of practice. Students are also required to pass an exam after completion of the modules. Renewal is required every two years.
Wraparound Proficiency Certification
Individuals who have demonstrated competency in wraparound practice and want an advanced practitioner certification may apply for Proficiency Certification. In addition to completing the competency coaching, students are invited to submit a portfolio for review demonstrating fidelity to the wraparound process. Coaching from one of the NCFIE’s team members is available upon request. Renewal is required every two years.
Booster/Content Specialty courses
Designed for the adult learner, various 2-hour virtual training modules are available to reduce drift from the model and expand the adoption of the wraparound process. Topics covered include but are not limited to: Engagement & Strengths Discovery, Expanding Natural Supports & Team Building, Crisis Safety Planning, SMART goals & documentation, Purposeful Transition, Bias and Cultural Competency, Assessment & Community Readiness, Peer Support, and Advocacy. Various administration courses are also available, including Fidelity Monitoring and data collection, financing and sustainability, and system of care transformation. (Additional subject content modules are available upon request)