MPS Strategic Plan 2018-2021
Approved by Council January 13, 2018
Mission
Improving Minnesota’s mental health care through education, advocacy, and sound psychiatric practice and achieving health equity.

Vision
Physician leadership creating the nation's highest quality, affordable, and accessible system of mental health care.
 
Guiding Principles
  • MPS brings the expertise and physician leadership of our members to solve Psychiatry and Mental Health issues in Minnesota
  • MPS is committed to continuous improvement of the quality of care and the well-being of all Minnesotans with psychiatric illnesses
  • MPS works in collaboration with others to fulfill its vision 
MPS Strategic Areas of Focus

Advocacy

Advocate for a high quality, accessible mental health care system based on sound science and evidenced based models of care.
 
Advocacy Goals
  1. MPS is a strong, influential voice with media, legislature, and with the MN Medical Association
  2. MPS is the go-to voice for providers
  3. MPS is an advocate for improved outcomes
  4. Advocacy efforts are informed by a core set of principles and prioritized in a meaningful, intentional way to focus MPS efforts where they are most needed and appropriate 

Education

Provide training and education to improve quality of care, maintain clinical competencies, and build skills and leadership in emerging and integrated models of care.
 
Education Goals
  1. Continue to offer CME and other educational opportunities that are valued by members and support the licensure and certification of our members
  2. Offer education, training, and support to members on new models of care delivery 

Organizational Advancement

Advance the MPS mission and vision with improved infrastructure and engaged membership to be seen as the expert voice and a leader on issues of mental health care in Minnesota.
 
Organizational Advancement Goals
  1. Provide a sense of belonging, community, and pride to Minnesota Psychiatrists
  2. Build leadership from within and values all levels of contributions from members
  3. The organizational structure is deliberate, purposeful, and transparent
  4. Strive for inclusivity to make it easier for members to be involved regardless of stage of career, geographic location, practice, etc.
  5. MPS is the go-to voice for external audiences on issues of mental health care in Minnesota