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Filling the Gaps in the Behavioral Health Workforce

Description
Discusses the shortage of licensed behavioral health workers in rural and underserved communities. Explores the roles of behavioral health support specialists and community-initiated care to support licensed behavioral health professionals. Offers policy recommendations to strengthen the roles of the nonclinical workforce.
Date
01/2023
Type
Document
Organization
Bipartisan Policy Center
Tagged as
Behavioral health · Behavioral health workforce · Health workforce supply and demand · Policy · Service delivery models

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