Understanding the U.S. Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage
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Description
Discusses the shortage of behavioral health professionals across the country and highlights some of the contributing factors. Breaks down factors affecting licensed providers, clinical supporters, community care workers, and frontline workers. Makes recommendations for policymakers and includes considerations for rural areas.
Author(s)
Nathaniel Counts
Date
05/2023
Type
Document
Organization
Commonwealth Fund
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Access · Behavioral health · Behavioral health workforce · Health workforce supply and demand · Policy · Population health · Statistics and data