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Best Practice Tutorial #9

  1. Pretest
  2. 1Module 1: Job Descriptions, Hiring, and Contracts

    1. Introduction
    2. Why is it Important to Have Strong Job Descriptions, Request for Proposals, and Contracts?
    3. What are the Key Components of a Good Job Description?
    4. Activity: Program Values and Priorities Inform Job Descriptions
    5. Activity: Job Description Checklist
    6. What to Include in a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Mental Health Consultants?
    7. Activity: Interviewing for Hire
    8. What Should be Specified in the Consultant’s Contract?
    9. Making the Job Description and Contract Living Documents
  3. 2Module 2: Building and Using a Mental Health Workgroup
  4. 3Module 3: Accountability and Continuous Quality Improvement
  5. Posttest
  6. Take Home Messages
  7. Resources
  8. References

Module 1: Job Descriptions, Hiring, and Contracts

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What this module covers

  • Write and implement clear, effective job descriptions and contracts for mental health consultants.
  • Describe essential considerations and the process of identifying and hiring qualified consultants.

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