In recent years, more service members are receiving their behavioral health care from TRICARE- contracted civilian providers in the community (i.e., private-sector care) rather than from military treatment facility providers. Although military providers typically conduct routine assessments of readiness (i.e., ability to deploy and perform military duties without limitations) at every visit, it has been unclear how these assessments are being conducted for service members receiving private-sector behavioral health care. This presentation will educate participants on the different approaches for conducting readiness assessments for service members in the private sector. Participants will also learn about relevant findings from research using interviews with military treatment facility administrators and behavioral health providers to better understand their approaches to readiness assessment for these service members. Strategies for improving readiness assessments for service members receiving private-sector behavioral health care will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to:
- Explain the different approaches to conducting readiness assessments for service members receiving private-sector behavioral health care
- Formulate strategies to improve readiness assessments for service members receiving private- sector behavioral health care