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Nov 23, 2022;80 (8):

Professional Expectations of Provider LGBTQ Competence: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go.

Natasha D Williams, Brennan Winer, Elizabeth M Aparicio, Mia A Smith-Bynum, Bradley O Boekeloo, Jessica N Fish
Author Information
  1. Natasha D Williams: Department of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
  2. Brennan Winer: Department of Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
  3. Elizabeth M Aparicio: University of Maryland Prevention Research Center.
  4. Mia A Smith-Bynum: Department of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
  5. Bradley O Boekeloo: University of Maryland Prevention Research Center.
  6. Jessica N Fish: Department of Family Science, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
PMID: 37200538 DOI: 10.1080/19359705.2022.2146825

Abstract

Introduction: Mental and behavioral health professional organizations use their governing documents to set expectations of provider competence in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Method: The codes of ethics and training program accreditation guidelines of nine mental and behavioral health disciplines (n=16) were analyzed using template analysis.
Results: Coding resulted in fives themes: mission and values, direct practice, clinician education, culturally competent professional development, and advocacy. Expectations for provider competency vary greatly across disciplines.
Conclusion: Having a mental and behavioral health workforce that is uniformly competent in meeting the unique needs of LGBTQ populations is key for supporting the mental and behavioral health of LGBTQ persons.

Keywords

LGBTQ cultural competency mental health care policy mental health services provider training

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Grants

  1. P2C HD041041/NICHD NIH HHS
  2. U48 DP006382/NCCDPHP CDC HHS
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