Date of Conferral
6-26-2025
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Human Services
Advisor
Nicole Hamilton
Abstract
Job satisfaction among mental health providers continues to be an important area of inquiry, particularly in relation to professional development and training. However, limited studies have evaluated whether training in evidence-based practices (EBPs) is associated with different levels of job satisfaction compared to traditional training models. The purpose of this cross-sectional, quantitative study was to examine whether a statistically significant difference in job satisfaction exists between mental health providers trained in EBPs and those trained using traditional approaches. The study was guided by Spector’s multidimensional job satisfaction model, which categorizes job satisfaction into nine key domains. Data from 81 mental health providers at a nonprofit mental health agency in California were analyzed using an independent samples t test and a one-way MANOVA. Results indicated no statistically significant differences in overall job satisfaction or across the nine subscales between the two groups. These findings suggest that training type alone may not be a determining factor in provider job satisfaction, and future research may explore other organizational factors. Mental health providers in underserved communities may benefit from the results of this study through insights that inform more effective strategies for workforce development and retention, thereby contributing to improved service continuity and addressing the social determinants of health.
Recommended Citation
Montoya, Rafael, "Examination of Evidence-Based Practices Implementation and Perceived Job Satisfaction With Mental Health Providers" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 18031.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/18031
