#2 Pre-Conference Workshop Wednesday | September 30, 2026
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#2 Pre-Conference Workshop | Meeting the Moment With AI: A Practical Playbook for Behavioral Health Leaders and Clinicians | Jonathan Liebert, MA Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping behavioral health care, creating new opportunities and new responsibilities for providers, clinicians, and system leaders. This full-day, hands-on workshop moves beyond introduction to application, equipping participants with practical tools and frameworks to engage with AI thoughtfully and effectively. Designed for both clinical and operational audiences, the session explores where AI is already showing up across behavioral health settings, from documentation and treatment planning to access, operations, and strategic decision-making. Through real-world scenarios, live demonstrations, and guided practice, participants will gain experience using AI tools while learning how to maintain clinical judgment, human connection, and trust. The workshop also examines key considerations around ethics, risk, and governance, including privacy, bias, and appropriate guardrails. Participants will explore where AI can add value and where caution is warranted within their own organizations. Using a practical framework, attendees will develop an initial approach to AI adoption and leave with actionable next steps, including implementation considerations, staff readiness, and change management strategies. Jonathan Liebert, MA is an AI thought leader, author, and nationally recognized advocate for social innovation, small business development and ethical AI use. A leader in the AI space, Jonathan founded The Colorado AI Collective, an interdisciplinary think tank of experts that are accelerating regional collaboration and education in artificial intelligence. He is the Chair of the National AI and Quantum Taskforce for the National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs, where he strategizes AI policy frameworks focused on workforce development, economic equity, and digital transformation. Jonathan is the visionary behind Colorado Springs’ inaugural BLAZE AI Summit, a statewide gathering designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses with AI tools and strategy. He also teaches applied AI through courses like AI Powerup for Small Businesses, enabling business leaders to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven economy. He is the author of Thought Partner. The Fusion of Soul and System: The AI Collaboration , a groundbreaking book exploring the synthesis of human and artificial intelligence. The work outlines a future-forward model of cognition and offers a practical framework for organizations and individ- uals to evolve alongside emerging technologies. He also has a weekly AI Column in the Southern Colorado Business Digest called, The AI Advantage. (Includes training, breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks) 8:00am - 8:30am Breakfast & Networking 8:30am - 10:00am Workshop 10:00am - 10:15am Break 10:15am - 11:45am Workshop 11:45am - 12:45pm Lunch 12:45pm - 2:15pm Workshop 2:15pm - 2:30pm Break 2:30pm - 4:00pm End
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