60 million Americans lack access to necessary mental health services. Workforce shortages, high costs, and training barriers have exacerbated inequities, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. This session explores how two non-profit organizations, Helios Behavioral Health and Dignity Health Collective are addressing these barriers through an innovative workforce pipeline. By training and integrating BA-level professionals, community-based workers, and individuals with lived experience into Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) teams, we are creating sustainable career pathways and expanding culturally responsive care. Attendees will gain insights into effective strategies for workforce development, policy advocacy, and reimbursement models that support this transformation.
Julie Luzarraga LICSW, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, Individual - Julie Luzarraga,
Johnathan Giles LCMHC, Co-Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Individual - Johnathan Giles,
Anaja Arthur MPH, Director of Training & Evaluation, Individual - Anaja Arthur,
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