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Innovative team building: Synergistic human resource development

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As the delivery of mental health services becomes increasingly complicated, effective utilization of human resources and improving quality of services have acquired heightened importance. This article describes the development of synergistic teams within mental health treatment settings to reach these goals. Leadership, disciplines, interdisciplinary work, functioning and process, and empowerment are also examined.

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  1. Three Springs Treatment Program, 247 Chateau Dr., Suite A, 35801, Huntsville, AL

    Christopher Burns M.A.

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The author thanks Rita Shelton for her assistance in preparing this manuscript, and Mike Watson and Jeff Cornwall for their insight and support.

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Burns, C. Innovative team building: Synergistic human resource development. Adm Policy Ment Health 22, 39–48 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02106566

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