Solutions to Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages and Lack of Funding

This webinar will focus on the national shortage of mental and behavioral health care workers, a problem which is particularly pronounced in rural areas. Participants will learn about efforts to improve recruitment and training in many mental health disciplines. The webinar will also review initiatives such as tele-behavioral health programs and the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program. 

This webinar is part of the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging Webinar Series.

Presenter: Ron Manderscheid, Ph.D.

Dr. Manderscheid is the Executive Director of the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors and the National Association for Rural Mental Health.