Clinicians employed by behavioral health centers have a great deal of autonomy. Consequently, it is important for leaders of organizations to understand how to best supervise these clinicians and their work. It is important for the leader to understand how they work and at the same time, understand the fundamentals the professional uses within the behavioral health setting. In this paper, you will analyze the leader's role within the context of an organizational setting.
General Requirements:
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Directions:
Write a 1,250-2,000 word paper that discusses the role of the leader in an organizational setting. Include the following in your paper:
1. Explain psychopathology and pathophysiology.
2. Review how these terms relate to behavioral assessment, intervention, and implementation in an organizational setting.
3. Discuss how an understanding of these concepts will help the clinical supervisor (leader) in the operation of the organization.
4. Analyze the role of a leader when clinicians are involved in individual or group assessments.