Leadership in the Field of Behavioral Health in North Carolina

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Leadership in the field of behavioral health has changed over the last 10 years. The field of behavioral health not only focuses on effective treatment for clients but also on effective business strategies. More and more leaders must be able to be well versed in both clinical and business strategies to ensure their programs stay competitive in this new market. In this presentation, we will explore the four specifics related to leadership in the field of behavioral health including business mindedness, community engagement, thought leadership, and diversity. This workshop will explore the current business trends in leadership and the importance of taking part in advocacy to address the next steps in our field. Finally, this presentation will discuss data and trends of diversity in leadership including the new opportunities for millennial leaders.

Faculty
Joy Brunson-Nsubuga, MA, MBA, LMFT, LCAS, CCS
Chief Operating Officer
RI International

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Objectives

• Describe and understand the importance of business mindedness, thought leadership, diversity, and community engagement in leadership practices.
• Discuss relevant trends on thought leadership and advocacy, how this works, and the importance to the field.
• Identify data trends in diversity within behavioral health leadership.

Contact

Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523

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