Connecticut Certification Board
Connecticut Certification Board
Under Recognized & Undervalued: A Call To Action
Under Recognized & Undervalued: A Call To Action
Under Recognized & Undervalued: A Call To Action
Wednesday 5th March 2025
Dr. Lisa Liggins Chambers discusses the underrepresentation of Black professionals in mental health and its impact on client care.
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Get the buttons here!Addressing Underrepresentation in Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Liggins Chambers
Episode Overview
- The importance of culturally competent care for Black clients.
- Systemic barriers contributing to the underrepresentation of Black professionals.
- Biases in standardized testing impacting Black mental health providers.
- Educational and socioeconomic challenges faced by Black individuals.
- The need for improved support systems for Black clinicians.
Without that shared cultural understanding, clinicians may unintentionally dismiss or misinterpret the experiences of their Black clients.
In this compelling episode of 'Scope of Practice', Dr. Lisa Liggins Chambers, a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, joins the conversation to discuss the significant underrepresentation of Black professionals in the behavioural health field. Dr. Lisa sheds light on the systemic issues that contribute to this disparity, including historical barriers, educational disparities, and socioeconomic factors.
She shares personal anecdotes and professional insights that highlight the importance of culturally competent care and the challenges faced by Black individuals seeking mental health services. Dr. Lisa's candid discussion reveals how the lack of Black mental health professionals impacts client care and the overall mental health of the Black community. The episode also explores the biases in standardized testing and the hurdles Black professionals encounter in their journey to becoming licensed mental health providers.
This conversation is a call to action for the industry to address these inequities and improve support systems for Black clinicians. If you're interested in understanding the root causes of underrecognition in behavioural health and exploring ways to foster a more inclusive and equitable field, this episode is a must-listen.