The Tech-Enabled Workforce

As the old joke goes, “What is black and white and red all over?” In this case, “We’re Hiring” signs. Every fast food establishment and gas station seem to have these signs out with ever increasing wages and better hours, yet the signs remain up week after week. Provider organization executive teams are facing the same issue—filling open positions for behavioral health clinical staff and direct support workers is a challenge.;;

This is no surprise based on the data in the recent HRSA Health Workforce report (see Behavioral Health Workforce 2023 Brief). The analysis found a . . .