Sarah M Manchak, Jessica J Warner, Alison J Farringer, Symone Pate, Valerie R Anderson
This study sought to identify and conceptualize the central interpersonal process features that comprise good collaboration between behavioral health practitioners (BHPs) and probation officers (POs). Eighteen POs and 21 BHPs from geographically adjacent jurisdictions in a Midwestern state each participated in one of six focus groups. Researchers systematically coded focus group transcripts for interpersonal collaborative themes using both inductive and deductive strategies. Seven core themes-shared values and beliefs, communication and information sharing, knowledge of the other, trust, respect, team-based decision making, and equitable contribution-were identified and coded for importance, as indexed by frequency, latent tone, and group consensus...
November 2, 2023: Psychological Services