What is the time-frame to get a Evidence Based Treatment (EBT) off the ground?
It depends on the strengths of the various teams, how coordinated they are with stakeholders, and the ability to recruit competent staff. It should take approximately 3-6 months to go through various steps at minimum. For example, there are many variables that impact the ability of an agency to implement a program like MultiSystemic Therapy (MST). For an agency with no experience working with evidenced based programs (EBPs), the length of time necessary to educate them will be greater than an agency who has already successfully implemented an EBP. The community’s readiness is also a variable, as a community who already has an established group of core stakeholders will be able to move faster than a community without a central focus. Recruitment of qualified staff (especially supervisory) is a critical need and some rural [or urban] areas can have significant barriers in obtaining individuals with the qualifications necessary. MST has a suggested time-frame calendar that can be customiz
