ERIC Number: EJ1271924
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 12
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Strengthening the Behavioral Health Workforce: Spotlight on PITCH
Lloyd-Hazlett, Jessica; Knight, Cory; Ogbeide, Stacy; Trepal, Heather; Blessing, Noel
Professional Counselor, v10 n3 p306-317 2020
The coordination of primary and behavioral health care that holistically targets clients' physical and mental needs is known as "integrated care." Primary care is increasingly becoming a de facto mental health system because of behavioral health care shortages and patient preferences. Primary care behavioral health (PCBH) is a gold standard model used to assist in the integration process. Although counselor training addresses some aspects of integrated care, best practices for counselor education and supervision within the PCBH framework are underdeveloped. This article provides an overview of the Program for the Integrated Training of Counselors in Behavioral Health (PITCH). The authors discuss challenges in implementation; solutions; and implications for counselor training, clinical practice, and behavioral health workforce development.
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Physical Health, Mental Health, Primary Health Care, Counselor Training, Mental Disorders, Holistic Approach, Health Needs, Interdisciplinary Approach, Masters Programs, Counselor Qualifications, Experiential Learning, Supervision, Specialization, Models, Spanish Speaking, Recruitment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas (San Antonio)
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