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Network 180 CMHA Workforce Strategies
Healthcare Industry
Community Mental Health
Organizations Involved
Network 180 CMHA, Real Life Services
Occupations Involved
Occupations Requiring an MSW; Psychiatrists; Counselors; Psychologists; Other: Peer Support Specialists
Workforce Development Focus
Healthcare workforce retention
Workforce Issues Addressed
Increasing wages and/or expanding benefits for current healthcare professionals; Improving staff shortage
Description
Network 180 CMHA increases their staff retention through strategies such as wage increases for Direct Care and Community Living Support staff, providing hiring and retention bonuses, and contracting with Real Life Services for a "relief" pool of workers.
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