This brief presents a comparison of educational characteristics of Indiana’s licensed health workforce, including: physicians, nurses, APRNs, physician assistants, behavioral health professions, psychologists, dental hygienists, dentists, and pharmacists.
The purpose of this report is to identify the licensed health professionals in Indiana who report practicing in geriatrics or long-term care/home health/related settings and describe their professional characteristics.
Frequently asked questions about the new license renewal survey in accordance with Senate Enrolled Act 223.
The mental health workforce is comprised of a cadre of professions that work together synergistically to support mental health, much like pieces forming a puzzle. While each profession has its unique training and scope, all professions are pieced together to treat the whole person. The purpose of this report is to describe the following professions: psychologists,(clinical) addiction counselors (LACs/LCACs), (clinical) social workers (LSWs/LCSWs), marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors. Recognizing that mental health and addiction services may be provided by other health professionals (such as primary care providers), understanding characteristics of each piece of the mental health workforce puzzle is imperative to inform future policy discussions as they are a vital component to health care.