December 17, 2024
The College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL), The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and Health Management Associates (HMA).
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Reducing Barriers to Licensure to Expand and Diversify the Behavioral Health Workforce | Creating a More Inclusive and Effective Workforce As the demand for mental health and substance use treatment continues to grow, it is critical to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse populations it serves. Barriers to obtaining licensure remain a pressing challenge for many entering the field, as 57% of people who earn master's degrees in mental health disciplines do not obtain clinical licensure due to financial, time, and regulatory constraints. This session will explore creative solutions, with insight into the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact and spotlighting the work of the National Mental Health Workforce Acceleration Collaborative (NMHWAC), a program that aims to increase the number of qualified licensed mental health and substance use treatment clinicians, while increasing diversity in client-facing positions. Key highlights of this webinar include: - Understand barriers to obtaining licensure in mental health disciplines - Gain insight into the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact, including recent updates - Explore actionable models and strategies to expand and diversify the behavioral health workforce This webinar is hosted as a partnership between the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL), The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and Health Management Associates (HMA).
