California Department of Mental Health

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Announcements

  • Mental Health Services Act Five-Year Workforce Education and Training Development Plan -This Five-Year Plan, developed in response to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 5820-5822 of the MHSA, has been finalized and was approved by the California Mental Health Planning Council.  It covers the period April 2008 to April 2013, with subsequent plans to be developed every five years.  This document provides a vision, values and mission for Workforce Education and Training programs and activities, and will assist California in moving toward an integrated mental health service delivery system.- 04/2208 pdficon

Background

Pursuant to the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), the California Department of Mental Health (DMH) must collect county data, complete a statewide occupational needs assessment, and develop a five-year plan addressing a statewide mental health education and training program. In meeting this legal obligation, DMH is committed to increasing the quantity and quality of trained persons available for employment in the mental health system while increasing family and consumer involvement in service delivery and encouraging development of a diverse workforce. The MHSA envisions a system that promotes recovery/wellness for adults and older adults with severe mental illness and resiliency for children and youth with serious emotional disorders and their families.

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Programs

To be determined.

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