Leadership Models in Behavioral Healthcare Kendra Weaver, Psy.D. Mental Health Services Manager, VISN 9

VISN Mental Health Manager Job Description Coordinate strategic planning, program development, and implementation of mental health services for VISN 9 Provide consultation to the VISN CMO, Network Director, and facility leaders Lead the VISN Mental Health Committee in implementing MH Strategic Plan

Qualifications of Psychologists for Leadership Positions WICS Model of Leadership Applying unique skills in mental health theory and technique to the management of organizations Assessment Interpersonal Therapy Research

Qualifications of Psychologists for Leadership Positions Assessment Skills Analysis & case conceptualization Interpersonal Skills Emotional intelligence & charisma Therapy Skills Transtheoretical model of change Research Skills Data analysis & outcomes assessment

Leadership Challenges Getting the job “Open to all qualified applicants” Responses from others Doing the job Cognitive hurdles Resource hurdles Motivational hurdles Political hurdles

Leadership Challenges: Doing the Job Cognitive hurdles Communicating the need for change Resource hurdles Achieving change with limited resources Motivational hurdles Creating a culture of performance Political hurdles Identifying & isolating detractors

Increasing Psychologists in Leadership Positions Training in Administration Doctoral programs: Ensuring opportunities for supervision & administration courses Internships/Post-docs: Offering administrative rotations with positive, successful administrators

Increasing Psychologists in Leadership Positions Mentorship Opportunities Empowering people around you & helping them grow Promoting succession planning Challenging those nearing retirement Paving the way vs. counting the days Benefiting from the 3 M’s of mentorship Match, Multiple, Message

Increasing Psychologists in Leadership Positions Mentor Responsibilities Being open to where you might find a potential leader Offering opportunities to lead Expressing interest & confidence in the subordinate Leading by example Working with the ambivalence

Increasing Psychologists in Leadership Positions Protégé Responsibilities Being assertive with your career Volunteering for projects Defining yourself as a team player Showing vs. saying what you can do

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