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The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska: A Creative Solution to a Persistent Behavioral Health Workforce
Emily Adams1, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway2, Mogens Bill Baerentzen3
1Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 984242 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4242, USA.
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|June 9, 2022
Summary
The United States faces a critical behavioral health workforce shortage. Nebraska
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Nationwide shortage of behavioral health professionals.
- Lack of best-practice guidance for workforce development.
- Disproportionate impact on rural and underserved areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence on behavioral health workforce development.
- To present the Behavioral Health Education of Nebraska (BHECN) as a model.
- To explain BHECN's multifaceted approach.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies.
- Detailed explanation of BHECN's strategies and practices.
- Case study analysis of a state-level initiative.
Main Results:
- Identified contributing factors and mitigation strategies for workforce shortages.
- Demonstrated BHECN's successful multifaceted approach.
- Provided insights into effective workforce development practices.
Conclusions:
- BHECN serves as a valuable exemplar for other states.
- A multifaceted strategy is crucial for building a robust behavioral health workforce.
- Addressing community needs requires targeted workforce development initiatives.