Bachelor of Science Degree Behavioral Healthcare Roger A. Boothroyd, Ph.D. Catherine Batsche, Ph.D. University of South Florida Department of Mental Health Law & Policy Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute Senator Louis de la Parte FMHI established in 1967 Mission: to strengthen mental health services throughout the state by providing specialized education, training, research, and dissemination 1 1
CBCS Academic Departments Child & Family Studies School of Aging Studies Mental Health Law & Policy (MHLP) 2,600 Students 7 Undergraduate Majors 9 Master s Programs 7 Doctoral Programs Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling School of Social Work Criminology Communication Sciences & Disorders 2 Behavioral Healthcare Major MHLP Department proposed new degree in Behavioral Healthcare Built on Behavioral Healthcare Minor Responded to National and Local Workforce Needs and Student Interest 3 2
Criteria for the New Program Workforce need Student demand Non-duplication Responsive to state priorities Faculty expertise Curricular integrity Adequate resources 4 Student survey Needs Assessment Behavioral Health Salary Survey (National Council) Workforce needs Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey of not-for-profit agencies Key informant interviews 5 3
Workforce Needs Surgeon General of the United States (DHHS, 1999) President s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health (DHHS, 2003) Annapolis Coalition (2001; 2004) Special Issue: Administration and Policy in Mental Health (32, 2005) An Action Plan for Behavioral Health Workforce Development (SAMHSA, 2007) Report to Congress on the Nation s Substance Abuse and Mental health Workforce Issues (DHHS, 2013) 6 Annapolis Coalition (2004) Concluded that bachelor-level, direct-care providers were being given minimal training in treatment interventions, even though they are often the individuals who have the most contact with people receiving treatment. Concluded it was essential that the training most often provided only in graduate-level professional programs be extended to the continuing education of the existing workforce and to bachelor-level staff. 7 4
Employment Needs 64,606 bachelor's degrees were awarded nationally in human services programs (not including Social Work) 94% employed following graduation; 88% fulltime Median salary of $38,000 $27,000 at the 25 th percentile $53,000 at the 75 th percentile 8 High Employment Potential Jobs 2012 2022 Case managers (21% growth) Social & Human Service Assistants (22% growth) Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors (31% growth) Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community and social service/social and human service assistants.htm 9 5
Behavioral Healthcare Major Approved August, 2012 10 BHC Conceptual Design Specialized education and training with a focus on individuals with a mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders and their families Multi-disciplinary Evidence-based practices Recovery-oriented focus Consumer perspectives Community field experience Entry-level job preparation Preparing for subsequent graduate education 11 6
BHC Program Structure 37 hours of university coursework 22 hours in foundation classes 15 hours in a concentration Four concentrations Adult Community Behavioral Healthcare (81) Children s Mental Health (65) Applied Behavior Analysis (48) Research in Behavioral Healthcare (5) 12 Foundation Courses Multidisciplinary Behavioral Healthcare Research Methods in Psychology Psychopathology in the Community (Adult) or Behavioral Healthcare Issues for Children (Children) Exemplary Practices in Behavioral Healthcare Co-occurring Disorders Behavioral Health Systems Delivery Legal, Ethical, & Professional Issues in BHC 13 7
Sample Electives Suicide Issues in Behavioral Healthcare Gerontological Counseling Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services Behavioral Health & the Family Rehabilitation & Mental Health Professions Alcohol, Drugs, & Crime Co-Occurring Disorders 14 Specialized Certificates Mental Health First Aid Child Abuse Reporting Baker Act 15 8
Selected Field Experience Sites Grace Point (formerly ACTS, MHC, PMHS) Northside Mental Health DACCO Crisis Center Family Justice Center Metropolitan Ministries Center for Girls Success for Kids Many, many more 16 Program Status 190 declared majors in first 14 months 56 declared minors 8 graduates in first year (started as minors, 3.23 GPA) Highest SAT scores for FTIC in College (Spring, 2014) 17 9
Student Organizations Behavioral Healthcare Student Organization Active Minds Autism Speaks Undergraduate Research Interest Group 18 Future Directions Two new concentrations: Aging and Mental Health Addictions Accelerated Bachelor Master s BHC/Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling 19 10
Contact Information Roger A. Boothroyd, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Mental Health Law & Policy boothroy@usf.edu Catherine Batsche, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Behavioral & Community Sciences cbatsche@usf.edu Larry Thompson, Ed.D. MHLP Academic Program Director larryt@usf.edu College of Behavioral & Community Sciences University of South Florida (MHC 1115) Tampa, Florida 33612 20 11