Western New York Faces Demand for Mental Health Professionals
Horizon Health Services has 30 Job Openings
According to the New York State Health Foundation, mental health concern rates among young adults have increased from 49% to 57% within six months.
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âPeople who were on that baseline of having anxiety or depression, this really pushed them over that line,â Vice President of Operations at Horizon Health Services Brandy Vandermark- Murray said.
âAdding the pandemic in this, youâre really seeing the high demand of the need,â CEO of Crisis Services Jessica Pirro said.
CEO of Crisis Services, Jessica Pirro said COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the shortage of mental health professionals in Western New York. She said Crisis Services has 12 open positions. And right now, there are 30 job openings at Horizon Health Services.