State Policy Changes Necessary for CCBHCs
The passage of the Excellence Act demonstration lays the groundwork for enhancing capacity in the treatment system; yet, some existing state policies or laws may present a barrier to the robust delivery of care. What legislative or regulatory changes may be needed in your state to fully realize the opportunities of the Excellence Act? Explore our resources and consulting options below to learn more.
RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
Accreditation
To facilitate the process leading to certification, SAMHSA encourages States involved in CCBHC planning grants to require accreditation of CCBHCs by an appropriate nationally-recognized organization such as the Joint Commission, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), or the Council on Accreditation (COA).
To help you understand how CCBHC criteria align with accreditation standards, below are three useful crosswalks from multiple accreditation agencies:
Consultants
Brent McGinty
President and CEO
Jefferson City, MO
Brent McGinty became the chief executive officer of the Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare (MO Coalition) in January 2013. In this [...]
Read MoreBrent McGinty became the chief executive officer of the Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare (MO Coalition) in January 2013. In this role, he advances policies and funding priorities that recognize the value of MO Coalition provider services – health care homes, disease management, outreach, wellness, integrated care, recovery and data/outcomes. From 2007 until his appointment as MO Coalition CEO, Brent was a senior staff member at the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), beginning as director of budget and finance, advancing to director of administration of the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services and, finally, being promoted to deputy director of administration for the entire department. From 1998 to 2007, Brent served as a budget analyst for the non-partisan Missouri Senate Appropriations staff. From 1991 to 1998, he worked in several positions in local government, including city administrator and budget analyst. His accumulated experience of 20+ years includes working during nine legislative sessions on eight state department budgets, as well as having direct responsibility for DMH contracts and budgets.
Consultant
George DelGrosso
Drawing from 40 years of experience and leadership in behavioral health, George DelGrosso has implemented public policy, developed leadership [...]
Read MoreDrawing from 40 years of experience and leadership in behavioral health, George DelGrosso has implemented public policy, developed leadership training, expanded organizational effectiveness, provided integrated behavioral health treatment in a variety of settings and educated the public and policymakers about the impact of health reform on behavioral health.
His diverse career includes experience as a psychotherapist, marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor and program developer. Most recently, he served 14 years as the CEO of Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council. Prior to this position, he was executive director of Mental Health Centers in the San Luis Valley of Colorado and Cody, Wyoming.
In 2013, he testified at the United States Senate HELP committee on the value of Mental Health First Aid and in 2015, received the National Council Impact Award for Visionary Leadership.
DelGrosso endorses integrating mental health, substance use and physical health into a coordinated health system that will increase access to care, improve health outcomes and reduce cost. He combines his years of experience in different facets of community behavioral health to consult with local, regional and statewide organizations and associations to implement effective health care policy, models for payment reform, integrated health care, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, contracting with managed care entities and service delivery issues as they relate to mental health and substance use disorders.
