Great Lakes MHTTC

Effective Mental Health Workforce Recruitment Video Series: Interviews with Mental Health Professionals

This collection of interviews was developed by the Great Lakes MHTTC Nodes—our valued partner organizations operating throughout HHS Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)—to highlight effective recruitment and retention practices for mental health professionals. This project was also undertaken to commemorate the extensive work each organization has done to support the behavioral health workforces within their state over the past six years and inspire future generations of mental health professionals.

The Great Lakes MHTTC extends our deepest thanks to the Nodes for their partnership, expertise, and dedication to the wellbeing of their communities and our region as a whole. We are so grateful you’ve shared in our goals and our commitment to helping those in need.

ILLINOIS - Illinois Association of Behavioral Health (IABH)

What are pros, cons, & healthy boundaries when working as a school mental health counselor?

Created by IABH with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at ilabh.org.

INDIANA - ASPIN

What is it like to be a community health worker?

Created by ASPIN with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at aspin.org.

¿Cuál ha sido su experiencia como trabajadora comunitaria de la salud?

Created by ASPIN with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at aspin.org.

MICHIGAN - County Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA)

What is it like to be a social worker in different settings (medical, advocacy, private practice)?

Created by CMHA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at cmham.org.

What is it like to be a multi-disciplinary social worker (trauma/ICU and private practice)?

Created by CMHA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at cmham.org.

MINNESOTA - People Incorporated Training Institute

What is it like to be a social worker?

Created by People Incorporated with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at peopleincorporated.org.

OHIO - Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA)

What is it like to be a school-based social worker?

Created by OACBHA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at oacbha.org.

What is it like to study to be and work as a mental health therapist?

Created by OACBHA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at oacbha.org.

What is it like to be an independent mental health trainer?

Created by OACBHA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at oacbha.org.

What is it like to be a peer supporter?

Created by OACBHA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at oacbha.org.

WISCONSIN - Wisconsin Association of Family & Children's Agencies (WAFCA)

What is it like to be a school mental health counselor in a rural area?

Created by WAFCA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at wafca.org.

What is it like to be a peer specialist and parent peer specialist?

Created by WAFCA with funding from cooperative agreements with the Great Lakes MHTTC and SAMHSA.

Find more training and resources at wafca.org.