Case Study of Peer Providers in the Behavioral Health Workforce: Arizona
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University of California San Francisco (USCF) Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care
Contributors
Susan Chapman, PhD, RN
Lisel Blash, MPA
Krista Chan, BA
Kimberly Mayer, MSSW
Joanne Spetz, PhD
This case study explores Arizona’s development and implementation of a peer provider workforce in mental health (MH). Peer providers are individuals hired to provide direct support to those undertaking MH or substance use disorder (SUD) recovery. Arizona has been successful in changing the culture of MH and SUD treatment agencies by adopting a recovery-oriented framework and creating an environment that encourages the employment of peer providers in service provision.