RT Article
T1 Improving the Recruitment and Retention of Counselors in Rural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
JF Journal of drug issues
VO 52
IS 3
SP 434
OP 456
A1 Murphy, Jennifer
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1807227170
AB While access to drug treatment has increased in recent years, there is still a shortage of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment counselors in the United States, especially in rural areas. This study examined recruitment and retention issues for counselors in rural substance use disorder treatment programs. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 26 program, clinical, and/or human resource directors of SUD treatment programs. Almost all interviewees had problems recruiting high-quality counselors although only a small number saw retention as a significant issue. Improving educational opportunities and training related to addictions counseling could result in more people entering the SUD treatment field. Strategies for improving retention of counselors include more supportive and inclusive management practices. The stigma of SUD also contributed to recruitment and retention problems.
K1 substance use disorder treatment
K1 Stigma
K1 retention
K1 Recruitment
K1 counselors
DO 10.1177/00220426221080204