Strategic Consulting & Technical Assistance for Behavioral Health Organizations Across California

Strengthening Behavioral Health Organizations Through Strategic Guidance, Capacity Building, and Systems Improvement

Built for Behavioral Health Systems

The Behavioral Health Training & Policy Institute (BHTPI) partners with California behavioral health organizations, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and emerging service agencies to strengthen organizational capacity, improve operational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth.

Our consulting and technical assistance services are designed to help organizations navigate complex behavioral health systems, develop high-quality programs, strengthen workforce infrastructure, improve compliance readiness, and achieve strategic goals.

Whether an organization is in the early stages of development, preparing for service expansion, pursuing Medi-Cal participation, implementing new programs, or seeking to improve organizational performance, BHTPI provides practical, implementation-focused support tailored to each organization's unique needs.

Consulting & Technical Assistance Services

BHTPI combines expertise in behavioral health systems, organizational development, workforce planning, training, quality improvement, and program implementation to help organizations move from planning to action.

We work collaboratively with leadership teams, boards of directors, supervisors, and direct service providers to identify opportunities, address challenges, and develop sustainable solutions that strengthen both organizational performance and client outcomes.

  • Support for organizations seeking to strengthen governance, leadership, infrastructure, and long-term sustainability.

    Services include:

    • Strategic planning facilitation

    • Organizational assessments

    • Leadership development

    • Governance support

    • Growth and expansion planning

    • Change management strategies

  • Guidance for organizations developing new behavioral health, substance use disorder, prevention, peer support, community health worker, housing, re-entry, and integrated care programs.

    Services include:

    • Program design and planning

    • Service model development

    • Staffing plans

    • Operational workflows

    • Policy and procedure development

    • Implementation roadmaps

  • Technical assistance for organizations preparing to participate in California's behavioral health delivery system.

    Services include:

    • PAVE enrollment support

    • Medi-Cal readiness assessments

    • Provider enrollment guidance

    • Documentation and compliance review

    • Infrastructure development

    • Billing readiness planning

  • Support for organizations seeking to develop ECM and Community Supports services.

    Services include:

    • Readiness assessments

    • Program design

    • Partnership development

    • Operational planning

    • Workforce development

    • Implementation support

  • Strategies to strengthen recruitment, retention, supervision, employee engagement, and workforce sustainability.

    Services include:

    • Workforce assessments

    • Retention planning

    • Leadership development

    • Supervision infrastructure

    • Employee engagement strategies

    • Professional development planning

  • Support for organizations seeking to improve service quality, operational effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.

    Services include:

    • Quality improvement planning

    • Performance measurement systems

    • Outcome tracking

    • Process improvement

    • Organizational effectiveness reviews

    • Continuous quality improvement initiatives

Who We Serve

BHTPI provides consulting and technical assistance services to:

  • Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

  • Behavioral Health Providers

  • Nonprofit Organizations

  • County Behavioral Health Departments

  • Substance Use Disorder Programs

  • Residential Treatment Providers

  • Healthcare Organizations

  • Peer Support Organizations

  • Community Health Worker Programs

  • Emerging Behavioral Health Organizations

Ready to Get Started?

Whether your organization is launching a new program, preparing for Medi-Cal participation, expanding services, strengthening workforce infrastructure, or pursuing strategic growth, BHTPI can help.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our consulting and technical assistance services can support your organization's goals.