National Council Calendar of Events

Defining Workforce Needs and Planning Strategies for Integrated Care at the Provider Level

Successful integrated care depends on more than co-located services — it requires a cohesive workforce supported by smart strategies for tracking, planning and closing gaps using practical tools and data-driven insights.Join us on Wednesday, July 16, 2-3 p.m. ET for CoE-IHS Integration in Action: Defining Workforce…

Act With Hope: Engagement Anywhere

Telehealth has expanded access to recovery support like never before — but how do we ensure peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) are fully integrated and supported in these virtual spaces? This webinar will explore effective strategies for embedding PRSSs in telehealth environments, fostering strong collaboration with clinical team members and…

Workforce Solutions Jam: A Global Perspective

International Innovation in Workforce Development and Lessons Learned on ScalingThe workforce crisis is not isolated to the United States. Although the challenges and solutions may appear different across the world, there are core consistencies. This means opportunities for gaining fresh and bold ideas to address shortages and expand the U.S.

Integrated Care in the Perinatal Period: A Peer-driven Recovery Support Model

Pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders (SUDs) often face stigma, fragmented care, and limited access to coordinated support. Moms Do Care, an initiative of the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, offers a trauma-informed, integrated care model that connects women to medical, behavioral health and social services. Central…

The Organizational Analytic Capability Self-assessment Support Series: Session 5

Session 5: Change and Project Management for Data Capability TransformationThis five-part series will help CCBHCs build the data capabilities needed to excel in quality reporting, improve client outcomes and maintain certification requirements. Through structured guidance and peer learning, your team will evaluate and enhance your organization’s ability to collect, analyze…

Managing High-quality Diagnostic and Medication Prescribing Practices

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification standards require medical directors’ quality assurance of the medical components of care. Accordingly, medical directors must be involved in the aspects of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan that apply to the medical care components. They must also regularly assess the skills and…

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Learning and Action Series – Session 2

This three-part training series will serve as an in-depth introduction to psychiatric rehabilitation. The 90-minute webinars will enhance your understanding of each phase of psychiatric rehabilitation using lectures, case studies and group exercises. In the weeks after each webinar, there will be an office hour session for any follow-up questions.Join…

Primary Pathways: Paving the Way for Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration

Join us on Tuesday, July 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET, for Primary Pathways: Paving the Way for Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration. Attendees will learn about the development and implementation of the Primary Pathways Payment Model, a multipayer alignment pilot to expand and support pediatric practices in caring…

Act With Hope: Community Engagement Approaches

Community plays an integral role in recovery. People recovering from substance use challenges thrive when they are able to connect to support within their own community. This webinar will explore key strategies for integrating peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) into community-based environments.Speakers:Jose Martinez, Capacity Building and Hepatitis C Coordinator Corrie…

The Organizational Analytic Capability Self-assessment Support Series: Session 4

Session 4: Analytics Opportunities and TechniquesThis five-part series will help CCBHCs build the data capabilities needed to excel in quality reporting, improve client outcomes and maintain certification requirements. Through structured guidance and peer learning, your team will evaluate and enhance your organization’s ability to collect, analyze and act on data…

Long-acting Injectable Medications (LAMs) Guidance Document and its Intersection With CCBHCs

Despite research-proven clinical benefits over oral medication, long-acting injectable medications (LAMs) are widely underutilized for people with psychotic, bipolar, alcohol use and opiate use disorders.

Fostering Collaborative Partnerships: Lessons from Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Associations

From 2018-2024, the Delta Center for a Thriving Safety Net invested in partnerships between state primary care associations (PCAs) and behavioral health state associations (BHSAs) to advance policy and practice change for a better integrated system of care.On June 24, 2-3:15 p.m. ET, the National Association…