Job assessments and the anticipated retention of behavioral health clinicians working in U.S. Health Professional Shortage Areas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A shortage of behavioral health clinicians impedes access to mental health services nationwide in the U.S., with shortages most acute in federally designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (mHPSAs). Retaining behavioral health clinicians currently working in mHPSAs is thus critical. This study sought to identify behavioral health clinicians' assessments of various aspects of their work and jobs that are associated with their anticipated retention within mHPSA practices.

Methods

Data for this cross-sectional study were drawn from an annual feedback survey of clinicians when they complete federal education loan repayment support contracts for their work within mHPSAs, from 2016 to 2023. Clinicians' assessments of various aspects of their work and jobs wer

SUBMITTER: Pathman DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020279 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature