Behavioral Health Workforce Initiatives

The Metro South/West Workforce Board is working with State, regional and local entities to strengthen the behavioral health workforce. The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Roadmap, introduced by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services in 2021 and implemented in 2023 highlights the prevalent need for behavioral health services and the increasing demand for licensed clinicians to adequately serve residents. In response to and guided by our own recently codified strategic plan and the Greater Boston Regional Planning Blueprint, the Workforce Board has identified behavioral health as a priority focus area.