Conducting a Training Needs Assessment: How to Link Training to Performance Improvement in Behavioral Health & Social Services

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

Industry Analysis

Few would argue the fact that it takes a competent, high performing workforce to achieve success in any organization. This particularly holds true for behavioral health and social service organizations where clinical competency and professional management demand a high dollar investment in training and development (T&D). Credentialing; privileging; licensing; certification; safety and risk management; government and payer regulations; accreditation bodies; and internal quality standards are major factors driving this investment. Service organizations in the field typically budget . . .