Bridging Minds: Collaborative Care in Mental Health Assessment and Management
This session explores how Behavioral Health Care Managers conduct mental health assessments and collaborate with psychiatrists to support primary care providers in managing patients’ mental health, using a team-based, evidence-informed approach. We will examine real-world workflows, communication strategies, and the benefits of this model for both patients and providers.
As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to…
- Describe the roles and workflow of Behavioral Health Care Managers, psychiatrists, and primary care providers within the collaborative care model, including adaptations for diverse care settings.
- Apply culturally responsive assessment and communication strategies that support effective interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered mental health care across the lifespan.
- Identify effective communication strategies that support interdisciplinary collaboration and improve patient outcomes in primary care settings.