Mental health support in the workplace and how to improve it has been one of the major topics of discussion over the last few years. But this mental health provider thinks the conversation hasn’t gone far enough yet.
Employers prioritize providing mental health resources, but according to the Kaiser Family Foundations annual employer survey, only 44 provide enough providers for employees with more complex mental health needs. It’s just a %.In other words, employees Expensive out-of-network provider Or you will have to rely on telemedicine options that may not fully cover the spectrum of mental health treatment.
To provide a more inclusive experience, Williamsburg Therapy Group recently launched a new employer program at its headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. The program gives workers access to concierge services that give them access to specialties such as behavioral therapists, child therapists for employees with families, psychologists, and social workers.Employee can book In-person or telemedicine appointment Only $40 per session.
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“A big problem with our current infrastructure is access to quality care,” says Jesse Gomez, Chief Revenue Officer of Williamsburg Therapy Group. “The care gap is that if you are an employee of a particular company and have insurance through a network of providers, they [often] too flooded. But companies still expect people to deal with these issues and don’t actually provide the resources to solve them.”
A KFF survey found that only 22% of employers were “extremely satisfied” with the overall availability of mental health providers available to their employees. Without the right resources, employees are left struggling on their own, affecting job performance and overall well-being, says Gomez.
“Mental health means different things to different people,” says Gomez. “Many employers checked [mental health] Install the app on your employees’ phones to give them access to behavioral solutions. It is not very helpful for helping a person or parent whose son or daughter may be dealing with suicidality or addiction issues, or who is aggressor or has ADHD. not. ”
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The current system is Very Narrow Range of Mental Healthaccording to Gomez, it does not consider member experiences or patient outcomes. You don’t have to settle for poor care or compromise general care because of cost.
The Williamsburg Therapy Group partners with companies both in person and online, and also provides access to online modules on how to address smaller mental health challenges, such as how to deal with workplace bullying and burnout. I’m here. So far, six companies have partnered with his Williamsburg Therapy Group.make Accessible and Immediate Care Essential for supporting employees inside and outside the workplace.
“Failure to provide employees with prompt access to these services will inevitably impact their work, the culture of the company, their ability to do their jobs effectively and manage burnout,” Gomez said. say. “You have to be able to give your employees a way to express themselves and be their best selves every day.”
