New York is tackling a growing mental health workforce shortage with loan repayment, apprenticeships, training programs, and career pathways to attract and retain skilled professionals across the state.
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Communities can help close the mental health workforce gap by training peers, empowering non-clinical supporters, and valuing lived experience to deliver quality care.
What other roles can communities play in shaping the future of mental health care?
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Chancellor King calls for urgent funding increases to empower community colleges and expand educational opportunities in state prisons, highlighting the critical need for a more skilled and inclusive workforce.
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@wentingyan.bsky.social and @emilyfwood.bsky.social great to see this research out there, exploring #OT #workforceretention #OTretention #Mentalhealthworkforce