This episode features Paul Rains, System SVP Behavioral Health at CommonSpirit Health. Here, he discusses trends he is watching in behavioral health, what motivated him to work in behavioral health, how CommonSpirit is looking at strategy, what he is currently most focused on & excited about, and more.
Summary
Paul Rains: Trends and Strategies in Behavioral Health at CommonSpirit Health
This episode features Paul Rains, System SVP Behavioral Health at CommonSpirit Health. Here, he discusses trends he is watching in behavioral health, what motivated him to work in behavioral health, how CommonSpirit is looking at strategy, what he is currently most focused on & excited about, and more.
Trends in Behavioral Health
Paul Raines has been in the behavioral health space for over 30 years. He is now the System Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health for Common Spirit Health. He talked about how Common Spirit is combating the behavioral health shortages by looking at mid-level practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. He also discussed the prevalence of depression and anxiety and how it has skyrocketed due to the Covid pandemic. He believes that one of the biggest challenges is the lack of access to services, especially in rural areas. He also talked about how there needs to be a focus on reimbursement reform in order to attract more people to the mental health field.
Strategy at CommonSpirit
CommonSpirit is embracing a comprehensive approach to address the behavioral health shortages. They are focusing on expanding the roles of mid-level practitioners and exploring collaborations with licensed clinical social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Additionally, they are recognizing the impact of the Covid pandemic on the rise of depression and anxiety and the urgent need for accessible services, particularly in rural areas. To attract more professionals to the mental health field, CommonSpirit believes there should be a stronger emphasis on reimbursement reform.
Paul Rains' Successful Career in Mental Health
Paul has had a successful career in mental health and encourages young professionals to find their passion and persevere through obstacles. He believes it takes time and dedication to make an impact on the mental health system.
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This episode aired on 06/15/2023 and can be listened here.
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