A shortage of behavioral health clinicians is limiting access to mental health care across the United States, particularly in areas designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (mHPSAs). Retaining clinicians in these high-need areas is essential to improving access. This article examines behavioral health clinicians’ assessments of various job and workplace factors associated with their…
Little is known about the job satisfaction of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) participating in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) federal Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Employee satisfaction in organizations is important for organizational well-being and to decrease turnover. This article examines the work and practice satisfaction of LCSWs participating in the NHSC LRP. Findings…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had harsh impacts on low-income and racial and ethnic minority communities, as well as the clinicians who provide care to these communities. This article examines the results of a survey of safety-net health care practitioners (including physical, dental, and behavioral health providers) participating in the National Health Service Corps in 20…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had harsh impacts on low-income and racial and ethnic minority communities, as well as the clinicians who provide care to these communities. This article examines the results of a survey of safety-net health care practitioners (including physical, dental, and behavioral health providers) participating in the National Health Service Corps in 20…
Little is known about the job satisfaction of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) participating in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) federal Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Employee satisfaction in organizations is important for organizational well-being and to decrease turnover. This article examines the work and practice satisfaction of LCSWs participating in the NHSC LRP. Findings…
