Central Michigan CMHA Workforce Retention Initiatives
Central Michigan CMHA
Community Mental Health
Healthcare Industry
Organizations Involved
Occupations Impacted
Occupations Requiring an MSW; Psychiatrists; Counselors; Psychologists; Other: Peer Support Specialists; Social Work students; Psychology students; Counseling students
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND healthcare workforce retention
Workforce Issue Addressed
Training individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Increasing wages and/or expanding benefits for current healthcare professionals; Increasing work and/or workplace flexibility for current healthcare professionals
Description
Central Michigan CMHA engages with local universities to strengthen the talent pipeline through internships and student education. Additionally, Central Michigan CMHA offers several workforce retention incentives, such as flexible work schedules, an employee referral program, sign-on bonuses for difficult-to-fill positions, and an enhanced benefits package.