Alley S, Blanton J
Community Ment Health J. 1976 Summer;12(2):151-60. doi: 10.1007/BF01411385.
This article summarizes data gathered on 15 paraprofessional training programs sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Data on the backgrounds of trainees working as paraprofessionals are presented along with a breakdown of the kinds of tasks in which they are employed, as well as characteristics linked with ratings of success and retention in the programs. Trainees tended to be employed in a wide variety of tasks, often at rather sophisticated levels. Analysis of the tasks indicates that projects are fulfilling the NIMH New Careers goal of contributing to greater community impact in mental health. Results corroborate earlier findings that para professionals have been accepted both by professionals and clients.
本文总结了美国国立精神卫生研究所（NIMH）资助的15个辅助专业培训项目所收集的数据。文中呈现了从事辅助专业工作的受训人员的背景数据，以及他们所从事的各类任务的明细，还有与项目成功评级和留用率相关的特征。受训人员往往从事各种各样的任务，且常常处于相当复杂的层面。对这些任务的分析表明，各项目正在实现美国国立精神卫生研究所的新职业目标，即对心理健康方面产生更大的社区影响。研究结果证实了早期的发现，即辅助专业人员已得到专业人士和客户的认可。
