his presentation will describe the implementation and evaluation of an 8-year integrated behavioral health workforce development training program within primary care clinics for predoctoral psychology trainees. The training program utilized in person and telehealth services to expand clinical care to primary care sites within mental health professional shortage areas to change the landscape of access to behavioral health services. The panelists will describe the training model; summarize competency attainment and skillset achievement of trainees and illustrate trainee employment data upon completion of the program. The panelists will describe program implementation and evaluation of best practices and lessons learned. This presentation will emphasize an interdisciplinary professional development opportunity for pre-doctoral students to train with numerous healthcare specialties within primary care to highlight the boundaries that can be broken when team-based care and training opportunities are provided.
Kaylee Jackson PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Bryan, Texas
Blanca Macareno DrPH, MPH, Assistant Research Scientist, Center for Community Health and Aging, Texas A&M School of Public Health, College Station, Texas
Carly McCord, Director of the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute,

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