ATTC Network Workforce StudyIn response to the emerging shortages of qualified addiction treatment and recovery services professionals, SAMHSA/CSAT instructed the ATTC National Office to lead the ATTC Network in the development and implementation of a national addiction treatment workforce data collection effort.
Data will be collected from two main sources:
1. A random sample of clinical directors or a designated direct care supervisor from facilities listed in the I-SATS database.
2. A national sample of key thought leaders, identified by CSAT in conjunction with the ATTC network, in the substance use disorders treatment field.
Clinical Directors will be asked to participate in at least one of the following distinct methods:
There is an emerging shortage of qualified addiction treatment and recovery services professionals. The purpose of the study is to provide SAMHSA with evidence to advocate on behalf of the field in the era of health care reform.
In early 2012 the Clinical Director or a designated direct care
supervisor at treatment facilities across the United States will be contacted to participate in this study. Respondents will be asked to report demographic information about both themselves and the direct care staff they supervise,
information about the facility at which they currently work, job
satisfaction, recruitment and retention strategies, clinician
training and preparation, and staff turnover.
If the Clinical Director or a designated direct care
supervisor at your facility is contacted to complete a
survey, please be responsive.
For more information, contact Olivia Ryan, Program Manager – Research, ATTC National Office, ryanom@umkc.edu
