BHTPI Academy

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Systems. Transforming Communities.

BHTPI Academy Services & Pricing

Professional Training & Workforce Development

BHTPI Academy provides professional training for behavioral health organizations, community-based organizations, supervisors, leaders, and direct service teams.

Live Virtual Training

Starting at $1,500 per training

Best for agencies seeking structured professional development for staff teams.

Includes:

  • 60–90 minute virtual training

  • Customized learning objectives

  • Slide presentation

  • Participant handouts

  • Attendance verification

  • Evaluation summary

Half-Day Training

Starting at $3,500

Best for organizations seeking deeper skill-building and implementation support.

Includes:

  • 3-hour live training

  • Interactive activities

  • Participant materials

  • Implementation tools

  • Post-training evaluation summary

Full-Day Training

Starting at $6,500

Best for organizations seeking comprehensive workforce development.

Includes:

  • 6-hour training

  • Customized curriculum

  • Participant workbook

  • Implementation tools

  • Leadership debrief

  • Evaluation report

BHTPI Core Belief

"Learning is more than acquiring knowledge—it is the foundation for stronger leadership, healthier organizations, and better outcomes for the communities we serve."

Certificate Programs

Advance Your Expertise. Strengthen Systems of Care.

BHTPI Academy's certificate programs are designed to equip behavioral health professionals, supervisors, nonprofit leaders, and county partners with the practical knowledge and implementation skills needed to strengthen California's behavioral health system.

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion and gain access to tools, resources, and implementation strategies that can be immediately applied within their organizations.

Specialized Program Certificates

Develop expertise in specialized behavioral health service areas through live, instructor-led certificate programs focused on California's evolving systems of care. These programs provide practical implementation strategies, program development guidance, and real-world tools to support effective service delivery and improved community outcomes.

Topics may include: Housing & Homelessness, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports, Community Health Workers, Peer Support Services, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Justice-Involved Services, School-Based Behavioral Health, Crisis Services, and Children & Youth Behavioral Health.

Live Virtual Training | Certificate Awarded

Workforce Development & Retention Certificate

The Workforce Development & Retention Certificate is a live, instructor-led program focused on strengthening behavioral health workforce recruitment, engagement, development, and retention. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies related to onboarding, supervision, employee engagement, professional development, succession planning, and burnout prevention. The program provides practical solutions that organizations can implement immediately to improve workforce stability and performance.

10 Hours | Live Virtual Training | Certificate Awarded

Ideal For: Executive Leaders, Human Resources Professionals, Supervisors, Workforce Development Specialists, Program Managers, and Organizational Consultants

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Clinical Supervision Excellence Certificate

The Clinical Supervision Excellence Certificate is a live, instructor-led training program that provides behavioral health professionals with foundational and advanced supervision competencies. Participants will explore supervision models, ethical and legal responsibilities, documentation oversight, performance evaluation, coaching strategies, and workforce development practices. Facilitated discussions and practical exercises help participants build confidence in their supervisory role while strengthening clinical quality and workforce retention.

15 Hours | Live Virtual Training | Certificate Awarded

Ideal For: Clinical Supervisors, Licensed Clinicians, Program Managers, Clinical Directors, and Professionals Preparing for Supervisory Roles

BHTPI Academy Flagship Training Programs

Strengthening California's Behavioral Health Workforce Through Training, Leadership Development, and Systems Improvement

The Behavioral Health Training & Policy Institute (BHTPI) Academy offers evidence-informed training programs designed to strengthen behavioral health organizations, develop leaders, support workforce retention, improve service quality, and advance organizational effectiveness.

Our flagship trainings are available as webinars, half-day workshops, full-day trainings, conference presentations, leadership institutes, and customized organizational learning experiences.

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  • Behavioral health organizations across California face unprecedented workforce challenges. This training provides leaders, supervisors, and administrators with practical strategies to improve recruitment, retention, employee engagement, professional development, and organizational culture.

    Topics Include:

    • Workforce retention strategies

    • Burnout prevention

    • Employee engagement

    • Professional development pathways

    • Leadership practices that improve retention

    • Building psychologically safe workplaces

    Recommended Audience:

    • Executive Leadership

    • Program Managers

    • Supervisors

    • Human Resources Teams

    Available Formats:

    • 90-Minute Overview

    • Half-Day Workshop

    • Full-Day Training

  • Leading Organizations Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

    This training helps leaders create environments that promote psychological safety, workforce wellness, trust, accountability, and resilience.

    Topics Include:

    • Trauma-informed leadership principles

    • Psychological safety

    • Organizational culture

    • Workforce wellness

    • Change management

    • Building resilient teams

    Recommended Audience:

    • Executive Directors

    • Clinical Directors

    • Supervisors

    • Emerging Leaders

    Available Formats:

    • 90-Minute Overview

    • Half-Day Workshop

    • Full-Day Training

  • Advancing Equity Through Service Delivery and Leadership

    This training supports organizations in strengthening culturally responsive care, improving engagement, reducing disparities, and promoting equitable service delivery.

    Topics Include:

    • Cultural humility

    • Equity-focused leadership

    • Addressing disparities

    • Community engagement

    • Inclusive organizational practices

    • Workforce diversity and inclusion

    Recommended Audience:

    • Direct Service Staff

    • Supervisors

    • Leadership Teams

    • Community-Based Organizations

    Available Formats:

    • 90-Minute Overview

    • Half-Day Workshop

    • Full-Day Training

  • Understanding Behavioral Health Billing and Documentation

    Designed for behavioral health organizations seeking to strengthen compliance, documentation, and billing readiness.

    Topics Include:

    • California behavioral health systems

    • Medi-Cal documentation requirements

    • Billing fundamentals

    • Compliance considerations

    • Service authorization

    • Quality assurance

    Recommended Audience:

    • Program Administrators

    • Supervisors

    • Clinicians

    • Billing Teams

    Available Formats:

    • Half-Day Workshop

    • Full-Day Training

    • Multi-Part Training Series

  • Developing Effective Clinical Supervisors

    This training prepares supervisors to support associate development, promote ethical practice, improve documentation, and strengthen clinical outcomes.

    Topics Include:

    • Models of supervision

    • Ethical and legal considerations

    • Feedback and coaching

    • Documentation review

    • Professional development

    • Performance improvement

    Recommended Audience:

    • Licensed Supervisors

    • Clinical Directors

    • Program Managers

    Available Formats:

    • Half-Day Workshop

    • Full-Day Training

    • Supervisor Certificate Program

  • Building Stronger Organizations and Stronger Leaders

    This training focuses on strategic planning, leadership development, workforce management, quality improvement, and organizational growth.

    Topics Include:

    • Strategic planning

    • Organizational development

    • Change management

    • Leadership competencies

    • Workforce planning

    • Performance improvement

    Recommended Audience:

    • Executive Directors

    • Leadership Teams

    • Board Members

    • Program Managers

    Available Formats:

    • Half-Day Workshop

    • Full-Day Training

    • Leadership Development Series

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Live Instructor-Led Learning Experience

Unlike self-paced online courses, BHTPI Academy certificate programs are delivered by experienced behavioral health professionals through live virtual training. Participants benefit from real-time interaction, facilitated discussion, case study analysis, practical application activities, and opportunities to engage directly with subject matter experts and peers.

✔ Live Expert Instruction
✔ Interactive Learning Environment
✔ Real-World Behavioral Health Applications
✔ Professional Networking Opportunities
✔ Certificate of Completion Upon Successful Participation

Training Formats:

✓ Live Virtual Trainings

✓ In-Person Workshops

✓ Conference Presentations

✓ Leadership Retreats

✓ Multi-Session Learning Series

✓ Customized Organizational Training Programs

✓ Continuing Education Programs (Pending Provider Approvals)

Certificates

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The BHTPI Academy is the Behavioral Health Training & Policy Institute’s educational resource hub, offering premium implementation toolkits, training resources, and operational learning products designed to support behavioral health organizations, workforce leaders, and provider teams.

  • BHTPI Academy resources are designed for:

    • behavioral health organizations

    • community-based organizations (CBOs)

    • nonprofit agencies

    • provider groups

    • behavioral health startups

    • executive leadership teams

    • operational leaders

    • billing and compliance professionals

    • supervisors and workforce development leaders

    Many resources are specifically designed for California’s behavioral health environment.

  • Many BHTPI Academy products are specifically designed for California behavioral health organizations, including resources focused on Medi-Cal reimbursement, provider enrollment, workforce infrastructure, and operational readiness.

    Product descriptions will indicate whether a resource is California-specific or broadly applicable.

  • Most Academy resources are delivered as digital downloadable products, available immediately after purchase unless otherwise noted.

    Delivery details are listed on each product page.

  • Yes. Digital Academy products are typically available for immediate download following successful purchase confirmation.

  • Because Academy products are digital educational resources with immediate access, purchases are generally non-refundable unless there is a verified technical access issue.

    Please review our purchase terms before completing checkout.

  • Standard purchases are intended for single-user use unless otherwise specified.

    Organizations seeking broader internal use, multi-user access, or enterprise distribution should contact BHTPI regarding organizational licensing options.

  • Yes.

    BHTPI offers organizational licensing solutions for agencies, provider groups, training initiatives, and leadership teams seeking broader access to Academy resources.

    Please contact us to discuss licensing options.

  • Unless explicitly stated, Academy digital products are educational implementation resources and do not automatically include continuing education credit.

    CE eligibility will be clearly identified on applicable training offerings.

  • Yes.

    Organizations seeking deeper implementation assistance may engage BHTPI for consulting support, including:

    • operational readiness

    • Medi-Cal implementation planning

    • provider enrollment support

    • workflow design

    • compliance infrastructure

    • documentation improvement

    • audit readiness

  • Yes.

    BHTPI provides custom training, workforce development programming, and organizational education tailored to behavioral health organizations, leadership teams, and provider groups.

    Visit our Training or Services pages to learn more.

  • Yes.

    BHTPI offers contracted clinical supervision solutions for behavioral health organizations and qualifying clinicians seeking structured supervision support.

    Please contact us for supervision service inquiries.

  • No.

    BHTPI Academy resources are educational materials intended to support organizational learning, operational planning, and implementation readiness.

    They do not constitute legal, financial, compliance, or payer-specific billing advice.

    Organizations are responsible for validating operational decisions against current applicable requirements.

  • If you are unsure which Academy product best fits your needs, BHTPI can help guide you toward the most appropriate resource or implementation pathway.

    Contact us for assistance.

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