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E-Poster

Clinical Practice

Mental Health Workforce Acceleration Program: A Collaboration to Diversify the Clinical Workforce

The need for mental health services is projected to steadily increase, as is the need for a clinical workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. This presentation includes successes, challenges, and lessons learned of the Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Program, a grant-funded collaboration designed to meet these needs.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Upon completion, the participant will be able to reiterate the successes and challenges of the Workforce Acceleration Program.
  2. Upon completion, the participant will be able to reiterate the lessons learned and recommendations of the Workforce Acceleration Program.
  3. Upon completion, the participant will be able tol consider the mental health workforce needs of their communities, their existing capacity to meet these needs, and possible solutions to reduce barriers to licensure.