Do Higher Wages, Benefits, and Career Development Reduce Turnover in Behavioral Health?

• By: Isaac Mawuko Adusu, DHA, MSNPM Seven Hills Foundation, Rhode Island
• January 19th, 2026
• behavioral health workforce, career development, competitive pay, employee benefits, pipeline development, staff retention, turnover reduction, Winter 2026 Issue, workforce diversity
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The sector that is responsible for the care and treatment of individuals with behavioral health conditions is vital. It is directly involved with the patients and their families. Yet, this sector faces an extraordinary problem that is not seen in other healthcare sectors: very high and persistent...