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1a College of Social Work , University of Tennessee , Knoxville , TN , USA.
Social Work in Health Care
|September 2, 2017
Summary
Behavioral health consultants need specific medical and mental health knowledge for integrated care settings. Further research is needed to develop these essential workforce skills in integrated healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Integrated healthcare delivery
- Behavioral health consulting
- Interdisciplinary medical and mental health care
Background:
- Co-occurring medical and mental health conditions necessitate integrated care models.
- Behavioral health consultants (BHCs) play a crucial role in these integrated settings.
- Defining BHC knowledge and skills is vital for effective integrated care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the essential knowledge and skills for behavioral health consultants in integrated healthcare settings.
- To synthesize findings from existing literature on BHC competencies in integrated care.
- To inform workforce development strategies for integrated behavioral health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of articles published between 1999 and 2015.
- Inclusion criteria focused on U.S. adult populations and the highest level of healthcare integration.
- Analysis of 68 eligible studies examining BHC roles and requirements.
Main Results:
- Evidence supports the need for BHCs to possess specific knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses.
- Proficiency in utilizing screening instruments for various conditions is identified as a key skill.
- Intervention skills applicable across primary care, specialty medical, and specialty mental health settings were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- BHCs require specialized knowledge and skills for effective practice in integrated care.
- Current literature provides a foundation for understanding necessary competencies.
- Further research is essential to establish effective training and development methods for the integrated care workforce.
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