A New Toolkit to Strengthen Behavioral Health Workforce Recruitment and Retention

The Recruitment and Retention Toolkit for Behavioral Health Organizations is now available! Created by the UW Behavioral Health Institute and Washington State Health Care Authority, this resource offers practical tools to support recruitment and retention. Designed for use across diverse settings, it includes best practices and templates to help organizations strengthen their workforce. Please share with others in the behavioral health field.

Open the Toolkit Here (pdf)

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5 Steps To Connect With Your Mission

Unlock the hidden power within you by discovering your unique mission in life. Embrace the clarity, focus, and motivation it brings, propelling you towards greatness, and watch as the universe conspires to make it a reality.

” It’s easy to get held back by the idea of a perfect mission statement. It sounds like something formal and impressive, but it doesn’t need to be. It can be anything from some rough notes to a framed and pretty statement or picture. What’s most important about it is that when you see it, it gives you a nudge and reminds you of what’s important to you and your chosen mission in this world. However you decide to bring it together here are 5 steps that will help you that you can use to connect with your mission”


How To Find a Mentor

Ignite the flame of your true potential through the incredible impact of mentorship. Envision yourself being guided by a trusted advisor, who empowers you to achieve your goals and navigate the challenges that lie ahead. Uncover the strategies to discover, approach, and flourish in a mentorship that can shape the trajectory of your career and beyond.

” The right mentoring relationship can be a powerful tool for professional growth — it can lead to new career opportunities, a promotion, even a better work-life balance. One of the trickiest things about mentoring, though, is that it often happens informally. And that can make it difficult to find an entry point.”


The Role of Mentorship in Enhancing One’s Career Development

Discover how guidance from experienced individuals can shape your decisions, propel your career, and unlock your true potential. Experience the profound benefits of mentorship, from increased confidence and professional advancement to building strong networks and achieving a fulfilling life.

“Every person would need guidance at some time while advancing in their life and career, as it is practical for influencing decisions and correcting mistakes, of which there may be many. These beneficial recommendations may come from books read, a sporadic advice from seniors or professional colleagues or simply as a result of a direct relationship with a specific person, who is frequently viewed as a mentor.”

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TEDx The Pursuit of Happiness in the Workplace

Join Sharissa Sebastian, a Career Success Coach for Women in Corporate Leadership, learn how she helps other women fully embrace their value, gain confidence, build meaningful professional relationships, and create a career and life they truly love.

“Sharissa Sebastian is a Career Success Coach for Women in Corporate Leadership. She’s also a writer for Forbes and the Huffington Post, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, author, and a radio show host. Her passion is helping women fully own their value, step into their confidence, get career clarity, build strong professional relationships and have a career and life they love. Her 13+ year corporate career, primarily in technology leadership, led her on a journey to discover joy and fulfillment in her career and she now helps others do the same through coaching, speaking, writing and corporate engagements.”


10 Ways to Find Happiness in Your Career

From indeed.com

There are a multitude of ways to find happiness in your career, here are the top 10 ways from indeed.com that can benefit not only your mental health but even productivity at work !

“Career and workplace priorities can be as diverse as the professionals who decide on them. Of the many metrics people use to determine which jobs to pursue, many prioritize happiness at work when determining their career path. Being happy at work can have many benefits, including increased productivity and personal wellbeing. In this article, we share ten ways to find happiness in your job, discuss finding a new job and share some of the benefits of being happy with your job to help support your career satisfaction.”