Care Predictor

At Care Predictor, we’re not just thankful this holiday season—we’re grateful every day for the passion and dedication our team and partners bring to the table. Together, we’re making a real difference in people’s lives. It’s more than just measuring and improving the qualities of every individual—it’s a huge investment in creating lasting change and improving the therapeutic alliance. Our mission is to transform the care experience, one person at a time. Thank you for being a part of this journey! Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! 💛🦃 #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #CarePredictor"

Care Predictor is excited to attend TCIV 2024! We’re thrilled to join the Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona from December 9–11, 2024. A premier gathering of leaders in behavioral health and addiction treatment, this event connects professionals with key investors, brokers, and financial experts to spark innovation and growth in the industry! Attending TCIV inspires us to continue empowering behavioral healthcare organizations by providing them with cutting-edge AI and predictive analytics that help improve workforce development, data outcomes, and the therapeutic alliance! If you’re attending, don't forget to visit us at Table #10 and be sure to connect with our CEO Michael Castanon, CPO Michael Krause, COO Michelle Mullany, and CRO Matt Stevens! We can’t wait to connect, collaborate, and innovate with other attendees who share our mission of fostering positive change in the field of behavioral health! #CarePredictor #TCIV2024 #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareInnovation #MovingTheNeedle #TherapeuticAlliance #HumanConnection

So looking forward to a wonderful panel!

A recent article in The New York Times confirmed that the overuse of technology has led to an alarming increase in physical and emotional isolation across the United States. Harvard researcher Dr. Laura Marciano, whose studies contributed to this finding, discovered that Americans are more socially detached than they were 20 years ago; surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy even declared loneliness an epidemic in 2023. The article outlines three key factors that have led to this nationwide condition: the propensity for comparing one’s life to others’ glamorized highlight reels, the barrier to authentic connection created by an overreliance on text messaging, and a rise in addictive behaviors that keep some individuals glued to their screens (and devoid of any in-person human interaction). As a result of these factors, we now have a growing group of individuals who are unable to effectively communicate with others. I find it ironic that tools initially created to bring people together are now doing just the opposite. Although it has become apparent that technology can have deleterious effects on certain users, I remain confident in our collective ability to salvage the situation by wielding scientific tools to influence positive change and mental wellness. When the very essence of the human experience is connecting with others, I can’t help but be concerned that we are losing our ability to meet this crucial and innate need. It is this concern that fueled my desire to help individuals connect in an authentic and meaningful way, especially in the behavioral healthcare space. Clients come to us for a variety of reasons - it is both our privilege and responsibility to provide them with care and treatment that includes genuine kindness and compassion. Nevertheless, I understand that irrespective of our roles or credentials, we all have our own personal barriers that sometimes inhibit this connection from happening. Care Predictor seeks to solve this problem by helping us gain insight into - and ultimately enhance - our ability to create a strong alliance with clients. We can’t stop the ever-changing technological tide that shapes how newer generations and society as a whole will interact with their peers. However, what we can do is utilize technological advances to improve our ability to connect with others, thereby reducing isolation and feelings of loneliness that contribute to more serious mental health issues. Through the innovative and responsible use of technology, Care Predictor helps foster, strengthen and maintain meaningful human connections that lead to transformative change for clients. This approach not only enhances the therapeutic alliance but also empowers individuals (clients and care providers alike) to build supportive communities, prioritize their mental well-being, and navigate the complexities of modern life with resilience and empathy. https://lnkd.in/gKzyf6nn

Save the date to witness Michael Castanon and Care Predictor's impact and innovation!

In the modern world, where social isolation and mental health challenges are on the rise, the value of intentional human connection has become even more evident. People no longer merely seek practical solutions for their challenges; they are searching for meaning, validation, and relationships that help them feel seen and understood. The therapeutic alliance offers that space—a rare and transformative experience where clients can be vulnerable and explore their true selves without fear of judgment. This alliance is built not just on professional skills, but on the emotional intelligence, sincerity, and humanity of the caregiver. Recent studies have identified a number of attributes that help care providers bond more effectively with clients. There is also data to support specific personality characteristics that, when optimized, assist with enhancing clinical outcomes in behavioral healthcare. We have seen compelling results with regards to a reduction in ACA rates for clients whose care providers lead with warmth, empathy, confidence, friendliness, respectfulness, and the ability to securely attach to others. Some clients were never exposed to any of these traits in their early caregivers; too often, their experience has been the opposite, leading to a pattern of maladaptive thoughts and destructive behaviors. It is both our responsibility and privilege to provide these individuals with the healthy, compassionate alliances that have been missing in their lives. But we cannot offer genuine support without first addressing our own needs for connection and healing. In doing so, we not only become more authentic and effective in our roles, but we also model a path toward wholeness that can inspire and empower our clients. Ultimately, the power of human connection lies in its ability to transcend personal histories, mend emotional wounds, and inspire resilience. In the presence of warmth, empathy, and respect, people can transform their lives, finding hope where there once was despair. And as care providers, we find purpose and fulfillment in helping others on that journey—knowing that by creating these bonds, we, too, are part of a larger, deeply human story of healing and connection. I will be speaking more about leveraging the combined power of technology and human connection at the 2024 Behavioral Health Tech conference this week. If you’re at the event, please join us tomorrow (November 5th) at 11:30am MST at the South Stage of the conference venue for an intriguing panel discussion entitled “Striking the Right Balance: Use Cases of Data-Driven Tech & Human Connection Behavioral”. I look forward to seeing you there!

We’re thrilled to announce an amazing new partnership between Care Predictor and CCAPP - California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals! As CCAPP's official strategic partner for workforce development, Care Predictor is honored to join forces with the Consortium in order to set new standards for best practices in behavioral healthcare. Together, we’re committed to implementing innovative approaches that will transform the field in unprecedented ways. We look forward to the journey ahead and can’t wait to share the impact this partnership will have on the professionals who serve our communities. Stay tuned—this is only the beginning! #CarePredictor #CCAPP #BehavioralHealth #AddictionRecovery #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthInnovation #BehavioralHealthcare #StrategicPartnership #MentalHealthMatters #TransformingCare

CarePredictor sets the standard in the behavioral health industry by measuring empathy, compassion, and the core qualities that drive human connection and transformation. This is the time to create meaningful change and see the impact on your organization and clinical outcomes!

Still reminiscing about last week's BHT24 dinner gathering! Looking back on the wonderful time we shared with Julie Weber Ugarte, CEO and Co-Founder of EnticEdge, and Michael Sofis, PhD and Jennifer Polen, LCSW, PMP from Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., we’re grateful for the meaningful connections and insights gained. This photo captures those warm memories of quality time spent at the conference, exchanging ideas and supporting the future of behavioral health. Thank you for being our guests! It was a pleasure to be there with our Care Predictor team as we all celebrated our shared vision! Here’s to more inspiring moments ahead! #BHT24 #CarePredictor #InnovatingTogether Michael Castanon Michelle Mullany Michael Krause Matt Stevens Faten Alhakeem

We’re excited to welcome Sober Living Oregon (SLO) to the Care Predictor family! SLO specializes in providing personalized, wrap-around care that supports patients as they transition from treatment to long-term recovery. With a holistic approach and national accreditations, SLO is dedicated to treating the whole person by addressing both substance abuse and past trauma. At Care Predictor, we’re here to empower their teams by utilizing data-driven insights to assist with both hiring and workforce development initiatives. Our assessments streamline the pre-hire process by identifying promising candidates and assessing their suitability for the available role. These assessments also provide valuable and actionable insights to current employees that allow them to develop and optimize specific attributes required to create strong therapeutic or working alliances with clients. By pinpointing high-performing candidates and coaching existing staff, we help SLO build a stronger, more effective team to enhance patient care. Welcome aboard, Sober Living Oregon! #TeamCarePredictor #ElevatingCare #SolutionBasedTreatment #TogetherWeAreStronger #TransformingLives #QualityofCare #SoberLivingOregon