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Human Resources

RCPA is pleased to announce our partnership with The Human Services Leadership Institute (HSLI).

HSLI is led by Tim Nolan, EdD, who has worked with tens of thousands of people leaders and hundreds of organizations in the human services field, with a focus on improving employee commitment, engagement, performance, and retention.

Tim is the author of 14 books, including:

  • The Essential Handbook for Highly Effective Human Service Professionals, 2nd Edition
    • Ideal for frontline staff
  • The Essential Handbook for Highly Effective Human Service Managers, 3rd Edition
    • Perfect for people leaders at all levels
  • Highly Effective Human Service Organizations
    • Great for organizational leaders looking to improve systems and processes

There are several exclusive benefits for RCPA members:

  • Discounts on registrations for upcoming Highly Effective Human Service Managers Program. Two cohorts will be opening soon for RCPA members:
    • One cohort will be for frontline supervisors
    • One cohort will be for directors and above
  • Discounts for consultation and purchase of the Highly Effective Human Service Managers Program for your organization.
    • Tim can lead this program or you can select the self-facilitation option which includes all materials and a facilitator guide.
    • Over 8,000 have participated in this dynamic and transformative experience that will lead to high levels of employee, manager, and organizational performance.
    • A recent client experienced a 25% improvement in employee retention after completing the program.

Visit the HSLI website to learn more.

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RCPA Partner The Ramsay Group has announced that Candace Osunsade has joined the organization as the Managing Director of their HR Practice Group. Candace partners with clients through Strategic Fractional HR and Outsourced HR services. She brings 30+ years of executive HR experience in centralized and decentralized environments, most recently as Global Chief People and Inclusion Officer at a $1.7B NGO. Visit The Ramsay Group’s website for more information.

Drexel University/BHE Special Presentation

INVITED SPEAKER SERIES
LIVE WEBINAR

WOL849 – Workforce Development in the Behavioral Health Strata:
We see and hear you.

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Presenter: Veronica Carey, PhD, CPRP, CDE

Description:
This training offers an opportunity to view participants as individuals, as well as the collective, in pursuit of serving people in the behavioral health system. The training focuses upon endurance, professional pain points, and experiences that may make a workday difficult. All participants will achieve professional identification while learning to navigate workplace issues.

Objectives:

  • State the top 10 pain points in the behavioral health workforce.
  • Develop a “first five words” approach to mitigating workplace issues.
  • Describe (and celebrate!) the strengths inherent in the behavioral health role. 

CE Credits: APA-2; CPRP-2; LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-2; NBCC-2; PA Act48-2; PCB-2; IACET-.2

About the Presenter
Veronica Carey, PhD, CPRP, CDE, has been an academic for 22 years and currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as the Chair of the Board of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions. She holds the position of associate clinical professor in the Human Development and Counseling Department and is a certified diversity executive. Dr. Carey is also the chair of the Academy for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, a certified psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, and the vice president of Caravan of Life, a behavioral health NGO in Pakistan. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book “Frame Your Degree: How to Avoid Pain While Seeking a College Degree.” Dr. Carey conducts seminars on student academic culture, health disparities, and organizational infrastructure for racism minimization, addressing faculty, professional staff, students, and other professionals both nationally and internationally, including in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Cameroon, Ghana, Milan, Karachi, and Singapore. Dr. Carey also delivered a TEDx Talk in 2023, “Pain, Pain Go Away,” which highlights the endurance challenges students face while pursuing a college degree. Her contributions to education, diversity, and psychiatric rehabilitation make her a significant figure in her field. On a personal note, she enjoys interior design and co-owns a real estate LLC with her sister, specializing in house flipping.

Training Fee: $25
Register Today