Business Details
17 Years
experience
California Mental Health Services Authority: Transforming Behavioral Health Care
California Mental Health Services Authority, established in 2009, is a collaborative public entity representing California counties dedicated to transforming behavioral health care. Through pooled resources and technical expertise, our organization develops innovative programs focused on reducing disparities and improving access to mental health services. Our mission emphasizes strengthening community mental health systems by addressing equity, promoting cultural competence, and supporting county behavioral health departments. We leverage decades of collective experience in workforce development, health information technology, and quality improvement to enhance care delivery. Our team includes certified professionals in peer support, clinical supervision, and data analytics who drive initiatives like California's semi-statewide electronic health record system.We comply with state standards while maintaining transparency in governance and operations. Our work spans prevention, early intervention, and workforce training, with measurable impacts including 300,000+ trained professionals and 100+ community impact grants. We prioritize client-centered approaches while ensuring compliance with legal frameworks like the Brown Act. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to serve diverse populations across age, race, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Services
Health IT Solutions
Mental Health Workforce Development
Managed Care Authorizations
Peer Support Certification
Public Awareness Campaigns
Data Analytics
Provider Training
Community Impact Grants
Interoperability Systems
Clinical Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of statewide behavioral health collaboration with 25+ participating counties
- Our team includes certified peer support specialists and clinical experts
- We operate California's semi-statewide electronic health record system
- Our workforce programs have certified 6,000+ professionals across 58 counties
- We provide free Medi-Cal certification training for community-based organizations
Services
Health IT Solutions
We implement California's semi-statewide electronic health record system that connects 25 counties and 35% of Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Our technology streamlines clinical documentation, enables cross-county record sharing, and improves care coordination while meeting CMS interoperability requirements. The system helps clinicians focus more on direct patient care by reducing administrative burdens.
Workforce Development
Our workforce programs offer Medi-Cal certification training, clinical supervision, and peer support specialist certification across all 58 California counties. We provide free self-paced training modules and maintain a job board connecting mental health professionals with employment opportunities to strengthen the behavioral health workforce capacity.
Managed Care Authorizations
We handle concurrent review and authorization processes for psychiatric inpatient services across participating counties. This program reduces administrative burdens on clinical staff by managing admission notifications, treatment authorizations, and discharge planning through our partnership with Acentra Health.
People
Dr. Amie Miller
Executive Director
Licensed psychologist with extensive experience leading statewide behavioral health initiatives since 2009, focused on equity improvements and system transformation across California's public mental health system.
Brandon Franklin
Chief Digital Information Officer
Technology leader overseeing implementation of California's semi-statewide electronic health record system and interoperability solutions connecting 25 counties and 35% of Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
Courtney Vallejo
Director of Managed Care Operations
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist managing statewide authorizations program for psychiatric inpatient services, working with 30+ counties to streamline care coordination processes.
Questions
What is CalMHSA's primary function?
We partner with California counties to improve behavioral health care through collaborative programs, technology solutions, and workforce development initiatives since 2009.
How does CalMHSA support mental health professionals?
We provide free Medi-Cal certification training, maintain a behavioral health job board, offer clinical supervision programs, and facilitate 6,000+ peer support certifications statewide.
Do you offer mental health services directly?
No, we're a public entity supporting county behavioral health departments rather than providing direct clinical services. For immediate help, contact local resources or use our Get Help Now portal.
How does CalMHSA ensure data privacy?
Our electronic health record systems follow state and federal privacy laws, with patient opt-out options available. We prioritize secure information exchange while complying with CMS interoperability requirements.
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