Behavioral Health Workforce Perspectives

To fulfill the mission of caring for people with psychiatric and substance use disorders, hospitals and health systems need compassionate, skilled, trained and dedicated professionals. This series of videos highlights the various behavioral health roles and career paths within a hospital or health system, as well as the commitment and passion of current health care workers. Below are their inspiring stories.

Behavioral Health Care Workforce Videos

Perinatal Psych Nurse & Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator

June 2024

Shannon, perinatal psych nurse at Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health shares the value of her work as well as the joy that it brings her and the patients she serves.

Community Health Worker

June 2024

Shannon, community health worker at Montefiore, shares how connecting patients with vital services such as housing, and transportation, helps patients reach their highest potential for health.

Psychiatrist

June 2024

Dr. Frank, Chair of Psychiatry at Henry Ford Health, shares the appeal of being a psychiatrist, as the brain is “the last frontier.