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Leaders
supporting leaders...
The
American Association of Psychiatric
Administrators (AAPA), established in
1961, is the premiere educational,
networking, and support resource for
psychiatrists interested in
administration and management. The
AAPA promotes medical leadership and
medical excellence in behavioral
healthcare systems, including services
for mental illness, substance use
disorders, and developmental
disabilities. With the ultimate aim of
enhancing the effectiveness,
efficiency, and humanity in service
delivery, the AAPA seeks to promote
the professional development of
psychiatrists
- at
all levels of expertise, from
novice to experts;
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who practice in sites of varying
complexity, from solo practice to
large healthcare systems; and
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who represent various sectors,
including public, private, and
academic.
The AAPA
is dedicated to assisting leaders in the
field of psychiatry and psychiatric
administration...
- to
enrich the therapeutic environment
in which services are provided for
mental, substance use, or
developmental disorders.
- to
apply administrative theories
effectively within the full range
of practice arenas and psychiatric
subspecialities.
- to
enhance efficiency, effectiveness,
consumer satisfaction, and
humanity in all facets of service
delivery.
- to
provide consultation, education,
and support through the membership
network and to serve as a resource
for other psychia- trists and
behavioral health administrators
who strive for excellence in
psychiatric administra- tion and
management.
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