Workforce Solutions Jam

Workforce Solutions Jam | Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Training the Allied Workforce

Join us in February for Training the Allied Workforce. As behavioral health systems grapple with persistent workforce shortages and growing demand, many organizations are rethinking who delivers care and how. In the second installment of this four‑part series, we’ll explore innovative ways to equip frontline workers…

Workforce Solutions Jam | Maximizing Existing Roles: Practical Strategies to Expand Capacity and Strengthen Integrated Care

The behavioral health field is facing a critical workforce shortage, one that affects both the present and the future. By 2038, the Health Resources and Services Administration projects shortages of nearly 99,780 mental health counselors and 77,050 addiction counselors. This Workforce Solutions Jam session explores how organizations…

Workforce Solutions Jam: The Future of Rural Behavioral Health

States and local governments are moving swiftly to launch efforts under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This presents an opportunity to elevate the role of behavioral health and apply lessons learned about the rural behavioral health workforce. Increasing demand and shortages in the workforce are long-standing challenges for rural…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Resilience in Action Session 2

In today’s climate, resilience is important at every level. The behavioral health workforce strives to help clients become more resilient, while behavioral health leaders must be attentive to the resilience of their workforce. October’s Workforce Solutions Jam introduced multiple resilience-building strategies. In November, we’ll focus on one approach — applied…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Resilience in Action

Strategies for the Behavioral Health Workforce Behavioral health organizations across sectors (providers, state agencies, counties, etc.) are facing fast-paced, daunting change. The words “uncertainty,” “confusion,” “exhaustion” and “anxiety” are frequent in our day-to-day conversations, as organizations consider how to adapt to align systems of care with policy shifts, how to…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Provider Voices on AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make waves across industries, the behavioral health field must navigate how to thoughtfully integrate these tools while maintaining person-centered care. To explore these topics, join us live for the August Workforce Solutions Jam. We’ll start with key findings from Sarah Hudson Scholle, MPH, DrPH,…

Workforce Solutions Jam: A Global Perspective

International Innovation in Workforce Development and Lessons Learned on Scaling The workforce crisis is not isolated to the United States. Although the challenges and solutions may appear different across the world, there are core consistencies. This means opportunities for gaining fresh and bold ideas to address shortages and expand the…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Skilling Up the Behavioral Health Workforce

Practical Solutions From Higher Education There’s never been a more urgent need to prepare current professionals to meet growing mental health and substance use treatment needs. Substantial shortages are projected across key roles by 2037, including mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors and social workers. These shortages…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Solving Together

Celebrating Year One of Workforce Solutions Jams Join us for an inspirational webinar to mark the first anniversary of our Workforce Solutions Jams! In this milestone event, our three partner organizations will reflect on the last year and what’s ahead. Come connect with cross-sector organizations…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Strengthening Workforce Pathways

The Role of Higher Education in Training Future Behavioral Health Professionals Higher education plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of behavioral health professionals. The April Workforce Solutions Jam will explore how institutions are adapting to meet workforce demands by modernizing curriculum, expanding access to education and training,…