final thoughts
Additional Considerations
While the previous recommendations address key areas for improving Indiana’s mental and behavioral health workforce, several additional considerations emerged during the Playbook Project. These points highlight further opportunities for research, policy development, and workforce enhancement that could significantly impact the state’s mental health landscape. Though not part of the main recommendations, these considerations merit attention for future planning and initiatives.
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bowen recommendations
The Solutions
playbook for other workforces
Expand assessment to include other health professions contributing to mental health services.
Aid and wage study
Conduct a comprehensive study on education costs, student aid, and wages across mental health professions.
Emerging workforce models
Explore opportunities to develop or formalize new roles like behavioral health paraprofessionals and technicians.
Review model legislation
Compare Indiana’s statutes with model legislation promoted by mental health professions.
Access to supervision
Develop strategies to support graduates in finding employment opportunities that provide clinical supervision.
Transitions from degree to licensure
Improve the efficiency of the transition from postsecondary education to licensure for qualified individuals.
impact of remote learning
Assess the effects of increased remote learning options on student outcomes and in-state retention.
Aligning psychology policy
Review psychology licensing strategies to address nomenclature issues and explore opportunities for streamlining.
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