Case Study: John F. Kennedy University improves behavioral health training and patient care with Valant EHR

John F. Kennedy University - Customer Case Study

John F. Kennedy University's clinical psychology doctoral program, led by Dr. Alvin McLean, Jr., faced the challenge of preparing its students for a modern healthcare environment dominated by EHR systems. The university could not identify another educational institution offering such technology in its training clinics, leaving students unprepared for the industry's shift towards value-based, accountable care. They required a specialized solution to integrate EHR training into their curriculum.

The university chose to implement the Valant behavioral health EHR system, a SaaS product built specifically for mental health professionals. Key features that drove the decision included integrated clinical outcomes measures, a patient portal, a practice management calendar, and billing functionality tailored for behavioral health. The solution ensures students are now comprehensively trained on the technology they will use in the field, leading to better clinical conceptualization, more accountable patient care, and a structured methodology for clinical quality assurance and review.

John F. Kennedy University

Alvin McLean

Professor of Clinical Psychology and Co-Director of Clinical Training