Name
01. Recruiting and Retaining Behavioral Health Clinicians in a Competitive Market
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 21, 2027, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Alejandro Garcia-Montijo, MIM, Vice President, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute, Allegheny Health Network Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Institute
Patricia McClure-Chessier, MBA, MPA, Chief Operating Officer, Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
Nancy Reed, MBA, MS, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer, Wellpoint Care Network
Steven Airhart, MBA, LBSW, Group Chief Executive Officer, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System and Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital
Patricia McClure-Chessier, MBA, MPA, Chief Operating Officer, Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
Nancy Reed, MBA, MS, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer, Wellpoint Care Network
Steven Airhart, MBA, LBSW, Group Chief Executive Officer, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System and Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital
Description
Clinician shortages continue to strain behavioral health organizations nationwide. Panelists share proven recruitment strategies, competitive compensation approaches, career development pathways, and culture-building tactics that improve retention. Leaders discuss what today's clinicians actually want, how to compete against larger systems, and how to build a workforce that stays.
Session Type
Panel