Introduction to PIC and the PCBH Model

Jeff Reiter, PhD, ABPP

This workshop will provide an overview of the PCBH model, one of the most commonly used approaches to integrating behavioral health into primary care. Included will be the rationale for use of the model, the essentials of implementation, and strategies for success. Attendees with any level of experience and from any professional background (i.e., behavioral health, primary care, administrator, etc.) will find material of relevance in this presentation.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the basic features of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model
• Distinguish the PCBH model from other approaches to integrating behavioral health into primary care
• List key practices for success, and key practices to avoid, when implementing the PCBH model
• Detail strategies for growing a PCBH service in terms of productivity and impact

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