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  • 1Marriage and Family Therapy Program, University of San Diego, CA 92110, USA.

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|October 27, 1997
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Family therapy programs are adapting training to prepare new therapists for managed care environments. This ensures clinicians can integrate into multidisciplinary healthcare while retaining their unique therapeutic identity.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Therapy
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The landscape of healthcare delivery is increasingly dominated by managed care organizations.
  • Graduating family therapists face challenges integrating into these systems.
  • Existing training programs may not adequately prepare clinicians for managed care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline changes in an accredited family therapy training program at the University of San Diego.
  • To prepare fledgling therapists for practice within managed care environments.
  • To address the integration of family therapists into multidisciplinary healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of curriculum modifications in an accredited family therapy program.
  • Analysis of coursework designed for managed care practice.

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  • Discussion of clinical placement strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • The University of San Diego's program has been updated to include managed care specific knowledge and skills.
    • Coursework covers essential competencies for clinical practice in managed care.
    • Strategies are proposed to help new clinicians adapt to healthcare delivery systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Family therapy training must evolve to meet the demands of managed care.
    • Curriculum and clinical placements are key to preparing therapists for integrated healthcare.
    • Maintaining the distinct identity of family therapy within managed care is crucial for future practice.