Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health Services: A ...

Primary Care Behavioral Health
(PCBH) Model: Primary Goals
Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), as new PC
team member,
Supports PCP decision making
Build on PCP interventions
Teach PCP “core” behavioral health skills
Educates patient in self management skills through
training
Manage chronic patients with PCP in primary
provider role
Assist in team building
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