Inter-professional training “Arc: Workforce Issues” What are the three major points that have been heard in symposia conversations? Inter-professional training No longer training in silos. Emphasis on learning to work as part of a team. Including learning how to fully integrate peers. Understanding the perspective (professional lens) of each team member Focus on prevention Competency-based training, versus professional areas. Specific competencies and skills. Thinking outside of the box to develop new programs to move individuals more rapidly into the health workforce Continued development of the peer workforce Development of national standards Developing peer supervisor credentials

“Arc: Workforce Issues” What resources need to be shared? Communication skills All providers and peers should have health care policy and financing 101 Understanding the system and where you fit in it Outcomes-Educating all emerging and current providers and peers about how to capture outcomes Understanding the difference between “output” and “outcomes” Utilizing the information to improve care Partnerships with individuals to analyze data and disseminate learning More funding (NIMH/NIH) about consumer outcomes when peer supports are received. Continued study of all health outcomes from behavioral health prevention and treatment Embedding information about mental health and substance use in all health professions curricula Delivering services and supports in community settings (schools, jails, etc.) Technology training-learning to utilize electronic health records