Join the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) STAR² Center and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for a two-part webinar series exploring the role creativity plays in advancing employee well-being at health centers. The inclusion of art and other creative endeavors in the workplace can serve as a respite for the ongoing mental health struggles – such as moral distress, moral injury, and compassion fatigue – that remain prevalent among health center staff. This webinar series will explore the intersection of art and healing as a key aspect of building a resilient, empowered, and engaged workforce. It will also provide firsthand accounts from various health centers that embraced creativity as a key part of their organization’s culture of wellbeing. Engage your creative spirit!
This session was hosted by Allison LaRussa, AVP, Health Humanities, Trauma Informed Sanctuary Frameworks, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at The Wright Center for Community Health. The session explores the “why” behind using creativity to improve employee wellness, provides examples for the Wright Center’s programming, and leads participants through an interactive moment of creative mindfulness.
When thinking about the mental health workforce, the titles of “therapist,” “counselor,” or “case manager” usually come to mind, but the skills and training of these professionals extends far beyond the therapeutic setting. Building career pathways for the mental health workforce—both within the Behavioral Health Department and beyond—not only supports your health center’s retention strategies, but also helps to develop an engaged and satisfied workforce. This webinar will provide you with knowledge, tips, and tools to help you think about starting or expanding the career pathway opportunities provided at your health center. With a specific focus on the mental health workforce, you will also learn more about the role of behavioral health providers and their multifaceted skills. Join the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) and its STAR² Center team to learn more about the advancement opportunities that attract and retain mission-driven mental health practitioners and support staff.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the importance of developing career pathways as part of a health center’s retention plan for their mental health workforce.
Understand the different types of mental health providers and their multifaceted training and skill sets.
Examine opportunities for career advancement for the mental health workforce that extends beyond a health center’s Behavioral Health Department.
Staff wellness is critical to reducing turnover; and providing adequate compensation, especially taking into consideration recent inflation and housing challenges is inextricably linked to said staff wellness. An environment that fosters wellness is essential to recruiting and retaining new and existing staff. This webinar will discuss promoting staff wellness through adequate, appropriate, and transparent compensation including benefits and “thriving” wages. Attendees will gain a better understanding of financial wellness and leave with STAR² Center original resources, techniques, and implementable action items to support staff wellness through compensation and benefits.
Health centers play a vital role in offering holistic care to patients, including and beyond medical treatment, to encompass a diverse range of services. This second session in a two-part webinar series, hosted by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) STAR² Center, features a presentation from fellow National Training & Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP) the National Center for Medical Legal Partnership (NCMLP).
Health centers play a vital role in offering holistic care to patients, including and beyond medical treatment, to encompass a diverse range of services. This first session in a two-part webinar series, hosted by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) STAR² Center, features a presentation from fellow National Training & Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP) the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA).
The clinical environment presents specific challenges to effective leadership and teamwork—and it is critical that clinical personnel have the skills and tools to lead effectively. Good leadership and a cohesive, supportive team environment fosters mental health, resiliency to challenges, reduces burnout, and improves patient care. In this webinar, the STAR² Center team will review the foundations of clinical leadership, including how to foster teamwork amongst a diverse staff in an environment that can be frequently stressful and challenging. This webinar will provide evidence-based tools and practices that leaders and teams can use to communicate more effectively, manage stress, and make diversity an asset and a strength within their teams.
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing employee satisfaction has become a critical factor in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the success of healthcare organizations. Staff satisfaction surveys have emerged as powerful tools, providing invaluable data to drive positive change, optimize policies, and enhance employee retention. However, many organizations are seeking guidance on how to effectively initiate or improve their staff satisfaction survey processes.
Join our interactive webinar as we explore the key considerations for implementing staff satisfaction surveys in health centers. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential steps involved in conducting these surveys, from thoughtful survey design and administration to skillful data analysis. We will delve into effective question strategies that elicit valuable insights from employees, helping to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
Furthermore, the webinar will offer Promising practices for harnessing survey results to drive meaningful enhancements in employee satisfaction and engagement. Participants will learn how to interpret survey data, prioritize areas for action, and develop tailored solutions that resonate with their workforce. We aim to empower attendees with practical knowledge to foster a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.
Whether you are starting from scratch or seeking to optimize your existing staff satisfaction survey process, this webinar will equip you with the tools and insights needed to elevate employee satisfaction, nurture a motivated workforce, and ultimately elevate the quality of patient care delivered by your organization. Join us for an engaging session filled with actionable strategies that will transform your approach to staff satisfaction surveys.
Some staff at health centers come into their roles possessing the skills for the job but not with an overall understanding of the position. In order to give staff the best chance at success in a new position, it is fundamentally important for staff to have a coach or mentor at the health center in which they are employed. These mentors can have a positive impact on the staff’s ability to carry out their role, increase satisfaction, and increase a sense of belonging for staff from a variety of backgrounds. Join the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s STAR² Center for a webinar that explores the financial support needed for successful coaching and mentoring programs, details strategies for implementing coaching as a tool that supports the needs of each individual, and highlights considerations for inclusive mentoring.
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Strong and empathetic leadership is crucial for the success of any organization including health centers across the nation. As health centers continue to see a growing need for well-trained staff ready to take on leadership roles, it is important to look broadly at the entire workforce, including those working in mental health. Identifying and supporting future leaders takes careful consideration, time, and investment. Mental health practitioners are highly-trained individuals uniquely positioned to excel as leaders. During this webinar, presenters will provide knowledge, tips, and tools that highlight the importance of leadership training and career pathways focused on the advancement of the mental health workforce.
Speakers:
Dr. Adijat Ogunyemi, DSW, LMSW, Therapist, Adjunct Faculty, Social Innovator
Dr. Tim Kearney, PhD, Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Community Health Center, Inc.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the strong leadership qualities of the mental health workforce based on their training and skill sets.
Identify career pathways that support mental health staff moving into leadership positions.
Understand the crucial role training plays in identifying and preparing future health center leaders.