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BUILDING A WORKFORCE COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM IN INFANT/EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Lynn E Priddis1, Rochelle Matacz2, Deborah Weatherston3
1Edith Cowan University, Joondalup.
Infant Mental Health Journal
|October 31, 2015
Summary
This study identified education needs for the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health (I/ECMH) workforce in Western Australia. A competency-based framework was adopted to enhance training and support for professionals, benefiting young children and families.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Workforce Development
- Early Childhood Education
Background:
- The Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health (I/ECMH) sector requires specialized training.
- Existing training programs in Australia were reviewed to identify gaps.
- International models were examined to inform workforce development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the education and training needs of the I/ECMH workforce in Western Australia.
- To develop a model for I/ECMH training and supervision.
- To enhance the skills of professionals working with infants and young children.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from over 60 interviews with I/ECMH professionals.
- Review of international and Australian infant mental health training programs.
- Alignment with the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health (MAIMH) Competency Guidelines.
Main Results:
- A staged delivery model for I/ECMH training and supervision was recommended.
- The MAIMH Competency Framework was adopted for use in Western Australia.
- Training and education opportunities have begun to be transformed.
Conclusions:
- The adopted competency framework provides a roadmap for I/ECMH training.
- Upskilling the I/ECMH workforce enhances support for infants, young children, and their families.
- This initiative is expected to improve perinatal and early-years mental health outcomes.
Keywords:
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