A13 - Building Sustainable Pathways for Behavioral Health Careers

Monday, May 5, 2025

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET

Location: 115BC

The behavioral health workforce crisis demands fresh, effective solutions. In this session, you’ll hear from leaders driving cross-sector collaboration and implementing proven and promising strategies to strengthen workforce recruitment and career pathways. Panelists will share innovative, actionable approaches that transform recruitment challenges into opportunities for lasting change.

Learning Objectives:

Examine strategies for recruitment.
Explore career pathway models that expand access to talent.
Identify ways to meet evolving community needs.

Moderator(s)

Anthony Carter, LCSW-C

Director, Practice Improvement and Consulting
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Washington, District of Columbia

Breakout Presenter(s)

Allie Franklin, MSSW, LICSW

Principal
Health Management Associates
Tallahassee, Florida
Tina Chapman, MBA

Senior Engagement Officer
Kennebec Behavioral Health
Waterville, Maine
Heather Ray, MA

Director of Projects
Oregon Council for Behavioral Health
Gladstone, Oregon