TP6 - Revitalizing the Behavioral Health Workforce: Wellness-driven Approaches Addressing Burnout and Boosting Engagement

In this presentation, Vishal Adma, MD, CMQ, CPE (Board-Certified Psychiatrist) and Ryan Speier, MSW will cover workforce wellness as a framework for improving retention and engagement among behavioral health providers. Attendees will identify and tackle common challenges, including high caseloads, low job satisfaction, excessive administrative work, and systemic workplace discrimination. Dr. Adma will provide actionable strategies for promoting wellness with limited resources, focusing on organizational support, cultural shifts, and incremental change. Leaders will be encouraged to boost the morale of their care team, empowering providers to improve the quality and continuity of patient care delivery.