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Most of Oklahoma's behavioral health workforce works part-time
Original: A majority of Oklahoma's behavioral healthcare workforce is part-time, analysis says
A new analysis finds that a majority of Oklahoma's behavioral healthcare workforce is made up of part-time workers. The finding points to deep staffing strains in a state already facing shortages of mental health and substance abuse professionals, raising questions about access to care and whether full-time positions can attract and retain clinicians.
Why now: Oklahoma is grappling with mental health provider shortages, and the analysis highlights how precarious that workforce is.
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