The Multi-Disciplinary Team: Foundational Infrastructure for FSP
Overview
Assembling a multi-disciplinary team in Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs is essential for navigating public service systems and effectively addressing the complex constellation of social, economic, mental health, and physical health-related needs of mental health service recipients (Tomizawa, Shigeta, & Reeves, 2017). This training will review provider role types and scopes needed to implement an evidence-informed FSP team configuration. Other structural features of the team needed to maximize effective service delivery, such as the proportion of staff in relation to clients served, will also be reviewed. Additionally, we will discuss aspects of team culture and climate that reduce burnout, promote positive team functioning, and ultimately lead to positive client outcomes. Anytime session recorded on August 30, 2023.
Learning objectives
- Clarify evidence-based structural elements of FSP teams, including provider role types, the scope of practice for each role, and team size in relation to the number of service recipients
- Review an assessment method for FSP teams to evaluate the degree to which their current staffing aligns with, or diverges from, an evidence-based staffing model
- Discuss challenges and opportunities of collaborative multidisciplinary work, including strategies for building a culture of safety and innovation on the team
