Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dorinda Mueller, CEO of Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
Jul 13, 2025
Dorinda Mueller dives into how her clinical experience shapes innovative approaches in mental health care. She discusses the role of AI in psychiatric services and the challenges of balancing technology with human touch. The conversation highlights the urgent need for youth-focused mental health services and strategies to overcome workforce shortages. Insights on enhancing employee motivation and building community-driven programs reveal the path toward improving mental health outcomes.
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Access Gap Limits Digital Health
- There is a significant access to care gap in affluent versus underserved rural communities.
- Lack of internet access limits the benefit of digital mental health tools for vulnerable populations.
AI Enhances Behavioral Health Care
- AI in behavioral health can enhance patient assessment by detecting early distress signs.
- It supports novice clinicians by providing additional data points for patient evaluation.
Challenges for New Clinicians
- Novice clinicians may feel intimidated by inpatient psychiatric settings, causing higher turnover.
- AI tools help bridge assessment gaps encountered by less experienced staff.