Growing and Supporting the Behavioral Health Workforce
We drive interest in the wide variety of behavioral health careers with people of all ages. We also strive to enhance and improve recruitment and retention efforts for professionals and paraprofessionals. In short, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of families in the region.
Awareness, Planning & Recruitment
We develop and manage outreach to high schools, higher education institutions, and provider partners to facilitate collaboration in workforce development.
Workforce Support & Professional Development
We help create relevant professional development, mentoring and continuing education opportunities that encourage growth in the workforce and provide career advancement.
Education and Career Pathways
We strive to work with individuals to explore educational pathways and support career development. We offer the following programs:
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Paid internship programs for high school and college students to gain valuable experience in the behavioral health field
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Graduate student financial assistance for those in their last two semesters
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Financial assistance with certifications in the field
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Individualized and group coaching sessions designed to support and connect those new to and those already experienced in the field
Supporting and retaining an essential workforce
Widespread understaffing has put a tremendous strain not just on families in Appalachian Ohio, but the behavioral health workers who are already out there trying to fill the growing need. In addition to expanding the workforce, we’re working hard to support the people in the field right now, managing the increased demand for their services.
Through tailored services and resources, we provide tools to help our partner organizations ease their challenges, ensuring they have the support they need to continue their essential work. Our commitment to strengthening both recruitment and retention recognizes that the people in these roles today are as critical as those we’re working to bring into the field tomorrow.
Partners in our network have access to:
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Upskilling fund
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Professional development fund
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Coaching
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Leadership academy
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Community connections
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Assistance with assessment and evaluation
Contact the Workforce Team
If you would like to talk to the Workforce Team, please fill out the form below.
Our Pathway Coaches
Adam Brown
Breanna Oswald Wolfe
Cathye Williams
Deb Murray
Erica Short
Ian Fournie
Justine Miner
Kelly Madewell
Maureen Groezinger
Megan Cochran
Mia Miller
Misty Mayle
Taylor Clemons
Taylor Ebert
