An educational model for workforce development: dissemination of evidence-based practices.
Several states have implemented evidence-based treatment policies and programs to improve the quality of care within mental health treatment settings. Workforce development has been identified as critical to sustaining the implementation of evidence-based practices within the behavioral health workforce. This paper describes the key components of a statewide educational model within social work implemented in New York State to promote improved client outcomes for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses.
Easterly
Lisa
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New York State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234, USA. leasterl@mail.nysed.gov
D003625:Data Collection; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D017144:Focus Groups; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D017145:Models, Educational; D012947:Social Work