Nurses, physicians, medical assistants and hospital janitorial staff of San Jose, Calif.-based Santa Clara Valley Medical Center are protesting work conditions following dozens of instances of workplace violence, San Jose Spotlight reported Feb. 22.
Behavioral Health News
Here are seven mental health policy changes, investments and more in California reported by Becker's since Feb. 14:
Tacoma, Wash.-based Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is in the midst of a state inspection following complaints filed by a union representing its workers, the News Tribune reported Feb. 22.
Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed has received regulatory approval for two new hospitals, including a $137 million behavioral health facility, WHQR reported Feb. 21.
Livonia, Mich.-based Trinity Health and King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services' new joint-venture mental health facility is expected to open in 2025, NBC affiliate WOOD reported Feb. 21.
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The average salary for psychologists in the U.S. is $ 99,640, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
The average salary for psychiatrists in the U.S. is $249,760, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Kaiser Permanente mental health providers reached an agreement with the health system to raise wages and retirement benefits after a nearly six-month strike, Maui Now reported Feb. 19.
The Montana House of Representatives has rejected a bill that would use state funding to support free mental health screenings in schools, KSEN reported Feb. 20.
Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health opened a behavioral health treatment center in North Little Rock.