Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are a key component of behavioral health, but little is known about their job functions, practice settings, or demographic characteristics on a broad scale. This brief describes a pilot study that was conducted to test the effectiveness of a minimum data set (MDS) designed to collect MFT workforce data.ArrayBrief Arrayhttps://www.healthworkforceta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BHWRC_Characterization-of-Marriage-and-Family-Therapists_Policy-Brief-1.pdfDecember…
Social workers comprise the largest segment of the behavioral health workforce. As demand for behavioral health services continues to increase, more information about social workers and the development of better data collection methods will be needed. This brief describes a study that utilized a minimum data set (MDS) designed to collect data on social workers…
The supply of behavioral health providers has struggled in recent years to keep up with increased access to and demand for services. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a potential data collection solution for improved workforce planning needed to address the shortage. However, more information is needed about the efficacy and feasibility of using MDS…
Many children with mental health issues in the United States do not receive necessary treatment due to a shortage of child psychologists. Existing research on the supply of child psychologists may not take into proper account the number of psychologists without a child and adolescent specialty credential that is needed to treat patients in this…
Older adults increasingly experience social isolation, anxiety, and depression due to the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marriage and family therapists as well as mental health counselors are essential for meeting the behavioral health needs of older adults, but their services are not covered by Medicare. This article describes current Medicare legislation when it…
Older adults increasingly experience social isolation, anxiety, and depression due to the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marriage and family therapists as well as mental health counselors are essential for meeting the behavioral health needs of older adults, but their services are not covered by Medicare. This article describes current Medicare legislation when it…
Many children with mental health issues in the United States do not receive necessary treatment due to a shortage of child psychologists. Existing research on the supply of child psychologists may not take into proper account the number of psychologists without a child and adolescent specialty credential that is needed to treat patients in this…
Social workers comprise the largest segment of the behavioral health workforce. As demand for behavioral health services continues to increase, more information about social workers and the development of better data collection methods will be needed. This brief describes a study that utilized a minimum data set (MDS) designed to collect data on social workers…
The supply of behavioral health providers has struggled in recent years to keep up with increased access to and demand for services. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a potential data collection solution for improved workforce planning needed to address the shortage. However, more information is needed about the efficacy and feasibility of using MDS…
Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are a key component of behavioral health, but little is known about their job functions, practice settings, or demographic characteristics on a broad scale. This brief describes a pilot study that was conducted to test the effectiveness of a minimum data set (MDS) designed to collect MFT workforce data.
