Full course description
Description
This training provides an in-depth understanding of telehealth's role in improving behavioral health access and outcomes. It highlights challenges such as workforce shortages, connectivity issues, and stigma, while showcasing solutions like team-based care models, licensure portability, and community collaborations.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers, policymakers, telehealth coordinators, and behavioral health professionals seeking to enhance service delivery and accessibility through telehealth.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of telehealth in addressing behavioral health crises and increasing access to care.
- Identify key challenges and barriers to telehealth adoption in rural and underserved areas.
- Analyze strategies for integrating telehealth with behavioral health services, including workforce retention and provider satisfaction.
- Discuss licensure portability initiatives like PSYPACT and their impact on cross-state practice.