Research Note—Integrated Care Training and Preparedness

Evidence From 5-Years of Postgraduation Data

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ID21619084
AuthorsLisa De Saxe Zerden (0000-0003-4436-4407, Russian State Agrarian Correspondence University, corresponding author), Brianna M Lombardi (0000-0003-3146-496X), Ting Guan (0009-0009-3620-4033), Steven H Day (0000-0001-5810-3545), Steve Day, Anne Jones (0000-0003-1273-5533), Meryl Kanfer
Year2023
Volume59
Issue4
Pages1232-1240
Publication date2023-10-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Work Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1043-7797 • E-ISSN: 2163-5811
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10437797.2022.2050866
OpenAlexW4229024797
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited16

Social work has seen significant federal investment through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) for Professionals grants. This research note examined differences between BHWET trainees and general MSW graduates regarding self-reported knowledge of integrated behavioral health competencies, job placement, and starting salaries. A survey was administered 10 months after graduation (N=288) for five graduating classes (2014-2018). Bivariate two-tailed t-tests and Fisher’s exact tests examined group differences. BHWET participants rated interprofessional abilities and integrated care skills significantly higher; were significantly more likely to secure employment quicker; work on interprofessional teams; and earn higher salaries, compared to counterparts. Demonstrating the effectiveness of workforce initiatives is necessary to document best practices and continue federal investment in the social work workforce

Health care · Job satisfaction · Management · Medical education · Political science · Preparedness · Workforce · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Medicine · Nursing · Nursing Roles and Practices · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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