Core Competencies (Programs/Projects)

SCRP is working on the creation of core competencies for para-professionals and professionals in the mental health field. Our goal is to create a set of competencies that each county in the Partnership can use in hiring, interviewing and performance reviews.

In the future we would also look to share the competencies with local colleges and universities to help in the training of our workforce.

SCRP is working on the creation of core competencies for para-professionals and professionals in the mental health field. The project addresses the need for a set of core competencies and associated measurable performance criteria that specify and support the evaluation of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of individuals serving mental health consumers.

SCRP has made it a priority to adopt a set of competencies to strengthen the mental health workforce. Consideration was given to focusing this competency effort on different segments of the workforce. The goal is to develop a set of core competencies that are tailored to the unique needs and stakeholder interests in Southern California, with a specific focus on mental health.

The competencies are designed to be used in multiple ways. They can guide education of direct care workers, existing training curricula can be updated, work performance can be evaluated and recruitment selection more focused. Widespread adoption of core competencies is intended to benefit all of SCRP Counties, their employees and the individuals who receive services. Direct care workers will benefit from improved orientation training, and continuing education; develop increased professionalism; experience greater job mobility; and have more opportunities for career advancement within the County Public Mental Health system.

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