This workshop hosted by the Pacific Southwest MHTTC at the 20th Annual Summer Institute, which is held July 16-19, 2019.

(Part I) Building a Diverse Workforce from the Ground Up

July 18th, 2019 — 2:00-3:15pm

Part One of this workshop will highlight the importance of increasing workforce diversity as a critical part of achieving health equity. Presenters will outline the purpose of the above mentioned areas in strengthening workforce diversity, offer participants the opportunity to complete the tool, and explore the different aspects of each area. This session is geared towards leaders, providers, human resource officers in mental health organizations who are interested in assessing, reflecting on the importance of a culturally responsive workforce, and taking action.

(Part II) Building a Diverse Workforce from the Ground Up

July 18th, 2019 — 3:30-4:45pm

Part Two will offer participants the opportunity to identify action steps to address areas where their organization is more limited and ways to incorporate action steps into existing organizational plans and structures.