Episode 2: Lessons in Leadership: Nancy Roget on Workforce Development and the Future of Behavioral Health
In this episode of CASAT Conversations, we are honored to welcome Nancy Roget, Executive Director of CASAT, whose decades-long career has been dedicated to advancing substance use and mental health services. From her early days as a direct care provider to her leadership in workforce development and training, Nancy has remained steadfast in her mission to improve healthcare systems, challenge the status quo, and foster a culture of excellence and compassion. Under her leadership, CASAT has grown into a multi-million dollar, grant-funded center that provides invaluable resources for academic programs, prevention services, and professional development. Beyond her impressive achievements, it is Nancy’s unwavering dedication to mentorship and innovation that has left a lasting impact. Whether supporting student-led initiatives or shaping the next generation of professionals, she continues to inspire those around her to push for meaningful change in the field.Now, Nancy reflects on her career, sharing insights on workforce challenges, emerging trends, and the critical need for training and support in behavioral health. She also offers invaluable advice for young professionals and discusses the legacy she hopes to leave behind. In this episode, Nancy discusses:
- The key experiences and pivotal moments that shaped her career
- Challenges and gaps in the behavioral health workforce today
- Innovations and trends that excite her for the future
- The growing importance of telehealth and hybrid service delivery
- Her advice for young professionals entering the field
- What keeps her motivated after years of dedicated service
- The lasting impact she hopes to leave on the field of substance use and mental health
Join us for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation, and the enduring commitment to improving lives through behavioral health services.
Nancy Roget
Nancy Roget, MS, MFT, LADC is the Executive Director of the Center for the Application of Substance
Abuse Technologies (CASAT) located in the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada. She has
46 years of experience providing SUD treatment services, creating innovative educational initiatives and
curricula. Ms. Roget has worked at UNR/CASAT since 1993 as a Principal Investigator/Project Director for
numerous federal and state grants/contracts. In 2012 she established the National Frontier and Rural
ATTC. Currently, Ms. Roget is the PI/Co-Project Director for the Pacific Southwest Rural Opioid Technical
Assistance Regional Center for Region 9 and the Co-Director for the Mountain Plains ATTC in Region 8.
Under her direction CASAT, offers academic courses, programs, and certifications to assist in building
the behavioral health workforce.
This episode features the song “My Tribe” by Ketsa, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.
