Reducing Behavioral Health Licensure Barriers Through Supervision Incentives

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Examines the impact of the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska's American Rescue Plan Act supervision incentive program to promote school clinical supervision of behavioral health professionals. Provides information on organizational characteristics and supervision barriers of 19 Nebraska organizations who received funding assistance to supervise provisionally licensed behavioral health providers. Discusses the importance of supporting supervisory capacity in rural areas.

Jessica Buche, Caitlyn Wayment, Sydney Buckland, Marley Doyle, Melissa Tibbits

Journal of Rural Mental Health

2026

Behavioral health workforce · Health professions faculty · Health workforce supply and demand · Legislation and regulations · Licensure and certification of health professionals · Nebraska