Supervision has always been a foundational part of becoming a mental health professional. It’s how new therapists grow: they need detailed feedback, guided reflection, and a nuanced understanding of therapeutic interactions that they can only get through insight from a seasoned practitioner. For many years, clinical supervision was conducted in one of two ways: Eventually, […]
The irony of many behavioral health workplaces is that even as the providers on staff help their clients thrive, they themselves are often shouldering more stress than they can handle. Turnover in many of these organizations isn’t just high; it’s basically a revolving door—and the pressures for remaining staff mount faster than a therapist can […]
Everyone knows the pandemic forced wider adoption of all things digital. While the jury’s still out on some of the technological mainstays resulting from that shift—lookin’ at you, QR code menus—the benefits of many now-ubiquitous conveniences are hard to ignore. In the healthcare space—particularly behavioral health—technology has flourished in the wake of long-gone social distancing […]
With the demand for mental health services rising steadily—and ongoing workforce shortages putting providers in a seemingly perpetual squeeze—the pressure to optimize all available treatment time has never been more real. The problem is, the push for higher appointment volumes doesn’t always support the mission to deliver effective mental healthcare. In fact, strict numbers-based “productivity […]
Homework has always been part of the therapeutic process. Whether it’s a formal, “This week you’ll practice mindfulness every morning”—or a casual, “What if you learned to paint?”—homework serves as a bridge between a client’s therapy sessions and their daily life. As Amy Schroll, licensed counselor and clinical director at Trilogy, puts it, “Most therapists […]
You’re a behavioral health leader. You need staff, so you post a job ad. Theoretically, you should get hundreds of applications, hire someone qualified, and then enjoy a years-long working relationship with that person, right? Unfortunately, the reality is a lot more complicated. The behavioral health hiring landscape is tight. In the next 15 years, […]
“The shoemaker makes a good shoe because he makes nothing else.” This Ralph Waldo Emerson quote might be close to 150 years old, but wow—what a perfect metaphor for the power of specialization. And in the century-plus since Emerson’s time, shoe fabrication has grown even more specialized. The largest manufacturers—think Nike and Adidas—have entire divisions […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly transforming how behavioral health services are delivered and managed. By automating routine tasks, predicting patient behaviors, and delivering data-driven insights, AI is helping clinicians provide more effective and efficient care. In the complex and nuanced field of behavioral health, such tools are indispensable. But not all AI platforms are created […]
Note: This is the second article in a two-part series exploring GRAND Mental Health’s success with the CCBHC model of care. Check out part one here. Community mental health clinics grapple with a lot of challenges: limited funding, high caseloads, and a rapidly changing landscape are just the tip of the iceberg. At GRAND Mental […]
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