Workforce Development

Workforce development includes enriching the work environment through education, staff recognition, and skills training in best practices and supervision. Workforce development is recognized by management as a critical component of the Office of Behavioral Health.

Workforce Development Principles

•  Identify core competencies and skills
•  Maintain a skilled workforce
•  Increase occupational preparedness
•  Reinforce best practices
•  Support employee retention
•  Support a culture of learning through ongoing training
•  Promote effective communication
•  Promote effective use of current technology
•  Create new employee and intern orientation process
•  Increase awareness of OBH staff supports and resources connections
•  Align strategic goals with management systems
•  Emphases customer service