Subject Matter Experts

Subject Matter Experts support our students and practitioners by preparing them with the skills and evidence-based practices needed to be successful in the public sector.

Who They Are

The PSLP Subject Matter Expert

PSLP Subject Matter Experts (often referred to as SMEs) are leaders in their field. They have expertise in one or more of the 5 critical service domains and know how to apply clinical knowledge to the settings that PSLP students and practitioners will be supporting.

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The 5 Critical Service Domains

PSLP Subject Matter Experts bring expertise in one or more of the five critical service domains:

Child and Family Services
Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Use Treatment Services
Health, Aging, and Caregiving
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Justice-Involved Individuals
Subject matter expert leading a training session
Ways to Engage

Lead Trainings

Subject Matter Experts lead in-person and virtual trainings for PSLP participants across NC. There are several ways to share your expertise:

  • In-person, multi-day summit for college students and practitioners
  • In-person, multi-day high school summer camp
  • Monthly webinars by learning level — Secondary Education (high school), BSW students and in-service practitioners, and MSW students and in-service practitioners
  • Asynchronous trainings

The 30-30-30 Webinar Model

Monthly webinars follow a consistent three-part rhythm:

First 30 minutes

Resilience and Wellbeing

Grounding practitioners with strategies to sustain wellbeing in demanding public service roles.

Second 30 minutes

Didactic Information

Evidence-based content and clinical knowledge tailored to the learning level of the audience.

Final 30 minutes

Case Consultation

Applied discussion of real cases that connects theory to day-to-day public service practice.

Become a Subject Matter Expert

If you are interested in serving as a SME for this program, please reach out through our contact page. Be sure to note your expertise and knowledge.

Get in Touch

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be prepared to train both student and practitioner groups?
Yes. We do ask that SMEs consider training both the student and practitioner group for webinars. Student learning levels will receive introductory information on your topic of choice (so long as it fits within the five critical domains listed above), whereas in-service practitioners will receive more advanced information.
Are there separate SMEs for the Secondary Education program?
Yes. We expect Secondary Education PSLP SMEs to be experts in working with high school students specifically.
Who should I contact for more information?
Please feel free to contact our team by emailing [email protected].