Building the Future: Workforce Innovation in Behavioral Health for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

• By: Mark Schwartz Richard Anemone, MPS, LMHC Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• January 19th, 2026
• behavioral health workforce, clinician burnout, competency-based training, developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis care, lived experience inclusion, telehealth services, Winter 2026 Issue, workforce retention
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As behavioral health needs among individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) become more complex and widespread, the workforce tasked with supporting them is under extraordinary pressure. To ensure quality, continuity, and person-centered care, behavioral health systems must invest in...