HCAN collaborates with regional and national partners to create a strong and effective primary care workforce for the health centers. Whether it’s researching viable financial models, or providing trainings on provider productivity, HCAN is committed to providing support and training around recruitment and retention. Nebraska community health centers who are interested in workforce development assistance through HCAN are encouraged to contact Keshia Bradford, Director of Strategic Initiatives at KBradford@HCANebraska.org .
Health Center Careers
HCAN Health Center Job Opportunities– At a community health center you join a team of health professionals, community members, and patients that work together on effective, long term, community based solutions to meet the primary health care needs in medically underserved areas.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) offers loan repayment programs for primary care providers. This program is open to licensed primary medical, dental and behavioral health providers who are employed at an NHSC- approved site and began work by July 15, 2014. Through scholarships and and loan repayment programs, NHSC helps Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in the U.S. get the medical, dental and mental health providers they need to meet the need for health care. For more information on their services click here.
Human Resources Peer-to-Peer Network
HCAN provides health center Human Resources staff the opportunity to network, share best practices and receive pertinent training and education through team calls. We work with staff closely to provide resources that they will assist and support them in recruitment and retention of clinical and administrative staff. For more information on HCAN’s peer-to-peer network’s visit our Training and Technical Assistance page.
Workforce resources
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)’s Star Center
- Provides training, tools, and other resources on clinical workforce recruitment and retention for health centers
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC, Inc)
- Specializes in T/TA related to clinical workforce development/pipeline, developing postgraduate residencies for new nurse practitioners and postdoctoral clinical psychologists, and implementing team-based models of care
Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN)
- The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) recruits & educates students in behavioral health fields and trains & retains professionals already in the workforce.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Clinical Workforce
- Resources for health centers for provider recruitment and on-boarding, engagement and retention of staff
