Strengths Model Inc.

Strengths Model Inc. is committed to helping behavioral health and other human service organizations improve the lives of the people they serve. The Strengths Model was developed in the early 1980's in response to traditional case management approaches in mental health that often focused on pathology and diagnosis, held low expectations for what people could achieve in their life, and frequently used stabilization and maintenance as primary measures of success.

Strengths Model Case Management (SMCM) arose in response to this, viewing that each person has hopes. dreams, and values, even in the midst of problems, barriers, and challenges they might experience. Each person also possesses a unique array of personal and environmental strengths that can be mobilized to move towards what they value and want in life. SMCM challenges and equips staff to focus their efforts and support toward helping people achieve life goals and roles that anyone else in the community might pursue.

Strengths Model Inc. can support your organization in multiple ways, including engaging and interactive in-person and virtual training, coaching calls with experienced Strengths Model practitioners to support supervisors and direct service staff in skill development, and support to help your organization fully implement Strengths Model Case Management to increase the effectiveness of your services.

Engaging Training

Highly interactive and engaging training conducted by experienced Strengths Model practitioners. We offer virtual and in-person options and can customize the training to meet the specific needs of your organization

Implementation Support

Ready to make SMCM a part of your organizational culture? Our evidence-based approach to implementation provides the support you need to achieve the results you want.

Coaching Calls

We offer the support and guidance you need to help your staff continue to build their skills in Strengths Model practice. Whether you need support at the leadership, supervisor, or team level, we can help!

Our Mission

At Strengths Model Inc., it is our mission to help behavioral health organizations have a positive impact on the lives of the people they serve....to help people build or rebuild lives that by their definition bring meaning, purpose, and valued identity.

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Dr. Rick Goscha

Dr. Rick Goscha is CEO and Founder of Strengths Model Inc. He is co-developer of Strengths Model Case Management, along with Dr. Chares Rapp. Dr. Goscha is a nationally and internationally known author and presenter on recovery-oriented case management approaches. He is co-author of the book The Strengths Model: A Recovery-Oriented Approach to Mental Health Services, now in its third edition. Dr. Goscha has worked in the behavioral health field for over 35 years in a range of roles including street outreach, case management, supervisor, program director, center director, and executive leadership.