Open Source Health with Tripp Johnson
Open Source Health is the podcast that doesn't just talk about fixing healthcare—we're actively doing it. I'm Tripp Johnson, CEO of the Advaita Collective, and I'm here to take you behind the scenes as we build a technology-forward, stakeholder-centric healthcare company. Our mission? To bring transparency and innovation to an industry that desperately needs both.
Join us as we dive into the intersections of policy, technology, and hands-on healthcare. We offer a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of creating a system that works for everyone—patients, providers, policymakers, payers, and technologists alike. We'll share our journey of building in the open and have candid conversations with our team and other like-minded change-makers who are as passionate as we are about revolutionizing healthcare.
This is Open Source Health, where we don't just diagnose the problems; we roll up our sleeves and work on the solutions. Let's get started.
Open Source Health with Tripp Johnson
Clinical Philosophy, Policy, and Direct Practice in Substance Use Treatment
In this episode of Open Source Health, Tripp Johnson sits down with Kayla Fenty, LCSW, LCAS, a clinical therapist at the Advaita Collective, to discuss the intersection of the criminal justice system and substance use disorder treatment. Kayla shares her journey into social work, highlighting her experiences in different levels of care, from residential to outpatient treatment. They explore the challenges of providing person-centered care within the constraints of policy and insurance systems and the importance of rapport-building in therapy.
Key Points
- Kayla’s Journey into Therapy: How personal experiences led Kayla to a career in mental health and social work.
- Joining the Advaita Collective: Kayla’s decision to join the team and how the organization’s culture and flexibility align with her values.
- Intersection of Criminal Justice and Substance Use Disorder: The impact of incarceration on mental health and substance use treatment.
- Challenges of Insurance and Policy in Healthcare: How external factors like insurance policies influence treatment decisions and outcomes.
- Rapport Building in Therapy: The critical role of trust and rapport in effective therapy, especially in substance use treatment.
- Diversity in Treatment Approaches: Kayla’s use of varied therapeutic methods tailored to individual client needs.
- The Importance of a Holistic Approach: Addressing the whole person in therapy, including emotional, social, and cultural factors.
- Advice for Aspiring Social Workers: Encouragement for flexibility and openness to diverse opportunities in the field.
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