SAMHSA Launches National Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has launched the Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator. The Navigator is designed to help current and aspiring behavioral health professionals identify state requirements for a range of behavioral health careers.

SAMHSA also published the Practical Guide for Expanding the Community-based Behavioral Health Workforce, which presents best practices for expanding community-initiated prevention and care and the role of behavioral health support specialists. It offers examples of community-based models of care and provides resources for communities working . . .