Community mental health boards: a comparison of their development, functions, and powers by board members and mental health center staff

Orientations toward citizens' board functioning in a community mental health setting were studied in an urban setting involving 18 community-based mental health centers. Four groups were interviewed: citizen board members, board chairpersons, center staff, and center directors. Groups generally...

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Published in:Community mental health journal 1975-01, Vol.11 (3), p.249-256
Main Authors: Kupst, M J, Reidda, P, McGee, T F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Community Mental Health Services
Organization and Administration
Role
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Summary:Orientations toward citizens' board functioning in a community mental health setting were studied in an urban setting involving 18 community-based mental health centers. Four groups were interviewed: citizen board members, board chairpersons, center staff, and center directors. Groups generally agreed that the primary function of a board is to make certain that community needs are met. Board members and professionals differed in perceptions of reasons for joining boards and, more important, the degree of involvement board members should have. Board members saw their role as advisory, staff favored codecision or advisory, directors favored codecision, and charipersons wanted a stronger board role.
ISSN:0010-3853
1573-2789
DOI:10.1007/BF01424804