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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 May 1.
Published in final edited form as: Adm Policy Ment Health. 2020 May;47(3):435–442. doi: 10.1007/s10488-019-01002-4

Table 1.

Behavioral Health Integration in Medical Care dimensions and content.

BHMIC dimension of capability Content
Program Structure
  • Integrated agency mission

  • Licensure or certifications

  • Onsite or offsite services

  • Financial contingencies

Program Milieu
  • Physical, social and cultural environment open to behavioral health concerns

  • Materials accessible

Clinical Process: Assessment
  • Systematic and structured protocol to identify cases, diagnose and develop a treatment plan (problem list)

Clinical Process: Treatment
  • Consistent delivery of services

  • Availability of onsite medications and therapies

  • Narcotic policy & practice

Continuity of Care
  • Chronic disease model including ongoing management and follow-up

Staffing
  • Presence, role, and integration of staff with behavioral health expertise

Training
  • Basic awareness among all staff

  • Advanced expertise in medical-behavioral health interface