From Recruitment to Retention: Best Practices for Strengthening the Mental Health Workforce
Thousands of treatment centers, clinics, community centers, and organizations are competing for the same workers. Mental health workers are jumping around between jobs—50% of all employed therapists leave their positions within two years. How do you recruit and retain therapists the best therapists for your organization in today’s environment? And how do you make sure […]
Breaking Down the Mental Health Worker Shortage: Root Causes and How to Address Them
According to a CNN poll, 90% of Americans believe there is a mental health worker shortage. Either they’ve seen the floods of articles on the topic, or they’ve tried to get an appointment. The Mental Health Worker Shortage Crisis: How Bad Is It? In 2016, the Health Resources and Services Administration looked at two […]
How External Clinical Supervision Fosters Clinician Resilience and Career Growth
Clinical supervision is complicated. And all the rigamarole surrounding it makes us more likely to overlook what an amazing present it is. It really is a gift to have an experienced therapist who is committed to helping them to create the foundation that they will build the rest of their career upon. Potential employers are […]
Keeping up with Compliance Rules for Clinical Supervision at Mental Health Organizations
Whether you run a large mental health organization or a small private practice, you already know the importance and the difficulty of maintaining compliance. Compliance rules and regulations are designed to ensure that minimum standards are followed. They are set by each state and are always subject to change. Clinical supervision is an area that […]
Honoring Black Leaders in Mental Health: A Look at Their Legacy and Impact
Black leaders in mental health have made tremendous contributions to the field, despite facing significant barriers and challenges. These pioneers worked tirelessly to advance mental health services and promote greater understanding of the unique needs of Black communities.
How to Foster Successful Clinical Supervision in the Virtual Space
As the world moves towards a more virtual landscape, clinical supervision can be hard to navigate. But there are steps you can take to foster success. Let’s take a deep dive into the potential challenges of virtual clinical supervision and then explore various ways to navigate this space. Finally, we’ll look at ways you can […]
How to Recruit and Retain Pre-Licensed Therapists
Mental health organizations are constantly looking for ways to improve their recruitment and retention of licensed therapists. Pre-licensed therapists can be a great asset to your organization, especially because of the current shortage of licensed mental health professionals. Hiring pre-licensed therapists allow you to increase your staff while also providing new professionals with an opportunity […]
5 Ways to Streamline Supervision for your Organization
Clinical supervision aims to facilitate the development of the clinical skills required to provide effective, ethical psychotherapy. For clinical supervision to work, it must become a priority in your organization. Let’s look at some of the most important steps, such as hiring qualified staff, retaining them, incentivizing them, promoting professional development and cultural competency, and […]
7 Ways to Network in the Virtual World
Networking is an essential element to achieving success in any professional field. As a newly licensed therapist, networking can help you make vital connections and cultivate a collection of professional contacts that will stand you in good stead in your career. As you grow and change your interests as a therapist, it is also vital […]
7 Myths of Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is an inherent part of the training process for clinicians. While you have to go through the process of supervision to become licensed, there are some misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding clinical supervision. This includes even the supervisors and supervisees as they conduct and receive supervision. Misconceptions of Clinical Supervision A better understanding of […]
