#89 Mental Health Today - Unlocking Mental Health Careers: A Candid Conversation with Jessica Atchley

In episode #89 of the "Mental Health Today" podcast, Ken Stearns speaks with Jessica Atchley, the founder of Mindful Recruiting. Jessica shares her journey into the behavioral health industry, driven by her family's history of mental health struggles. The episode delves into the changing landscape of mental health recruitment, highlighting an influx of passionate, young therapists. It also explores therapists venturing into self-employment and telehealth practices. Jessica's dedication to helping individuals find careers in mental health is a central theme, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the mental health crisis with skilled professionals.

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Mental Health Today… is hosted by Ken Stearns and aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental illness through open discussion, education, and tools. The show will feature guests who share their experiences within the mental health field, including treatment professionals, funding experts, activists, advocates, patients, and policy makers. Each episode is LIVE across Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube. Mental Health Today is sponsored by Jar Foundation LLC, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing mental illness and improving access to mental health resources. The show will help to build the foundation's strategy, structure, and direction while raising awareness and promoting education about mental health.