Looking Ahead: The Future of Behavioral Health

• By: Arlene González-Sánchez NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)
• April 1st, 2016
• addiction counseling, addiction workforce, behavioral health workforce, co-occurring disorders, integrated care, recovery services, substance use disorders, workforce training
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Integrated care that aims to treat the whole person, including addiction, mental health and primary care needs, is changing the landscape of healthcare. These changes are ushering in a new era for addictions professionals. The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS...

Workforce Development Needs of Addiction Professionals in New Jersey

• By: Diane Litterer, MPA, CPS New Jersey Prevention Network
• April 1st, 2016
• addiction counseling, Addiction workforce development, behavioral health, certification, clinical supervision, co-occurring disorders, professional training, substance use disorders
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A unique structure has been created to support the training and workforce development needs of addiction professionals in New Jersey. Through the NJ Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, a statewide Addiction Training & Workforce Development (ATWD)...