Work in mental health long enough, and you’ll notice that therapy works best when clients stick with it—which is why we place such a huge emphasis on client retention. But lately, I’ve noticed an even bigger problem that behavioral health organizations are grappling with: therapist retention. Getting (and keeping) clients is no longer the biggest […]
The behavioral health sector usually takes its sweet time catching up with business trends and best practices—more focused on care delivery and patient outcomes than buzzwords like “synergy” and “growth hacking.” But there’s one trend from the corporate world that behavioral health organizations can’t afford to ignore: career pathing. Career pathing is all about keeping […]
Quality care is fundamentally tied to therapist well-being. As we all know, you can’t pour from an empty cup—and here at Eleos, we hear stories from burnt-out therapists and community mental health leaders all the time. With provider shortages and turnover rates at unsustainable levels, we wanted to know: what’s really pushing behavioral health professionals […]
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 […]
In March 2020, like many of my colleagues, I found myself navigating the dual roles of clinical psychologist and parent while grappling with an unprecedented global crisis. As the pandemic unfolded, virtual therapy took over, and I felt grateful that my behavioral health program was able to adapt our services to COVID-19’s social distancing requirements. […]
Running a successful behavioral health organization is no easy feat. Margins are thin, budgets are stretched, and there’s zero room for financial error. One poor investment could have major ramifications for the quality and accessibility of behavioral health services in your community. It’s always exciting to talk about the bells and whistles of any innovative […]
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