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Middle Management Academy (MMA) is the only program of its kind to develop future behavioral health care leaders into strong links in the management chain. The MMA blends best in-class management and supervision tools to help participants explore real-world questions that inspire insight into their own management strengths and help resolve thorny supervision challenges. The curriculum emphasizes learning and applying skills related to employee engagement, staff supervision, change management, healthy conflict, teamwork and trust. Read more

H.R.1 is putting pressure on the Medicaid funding your organization depends on. Diversifying revenue is a critical mission-protection strategy that allows you to continue serving your communities. But expanding into private practice services raises real questions: Is it financially viable? Operationally feasible? Will the board get behind it? Most leaders know they should explore this, they just haven't had the time or structure to do it thoughtfully. Profit with Purpose is a six-week learning community, facilitated by Linda Rosenberg (former National Council CEO) and the team at Behavioral Health Strategy, built to give you that space and structure. Your executive leadership team will work together to evaluate whether a private practice subsidiary is right for your organization, and you leave with: A Readiness Scorecard and leadership alignment insights A working 1-month and 12-month pro forma A feasibility plan grounded in your organization's reality A clear go/no-go decision pathway and board-ready materials   PRE-SPRINT: INTAKE ~2 weeks prior to start • Intake form from BHS to all participants to include (but not limited to): • Baseline organization profile (leadership structure, board, other) • Revenue and payor mix • Service descriptions • Top three goals for the Sprint WEEK 1: ARE YOU READY? Market timing and urgency: market/policy signals; risks of delay; mission alignment • Board readiness and alignment: approvals needed and process • Leadership mindset: planned change that worked; failures and lessons • Homework assignment – Readiness Scorecard WEEK 2: MARKET & MODEL STRATEGY Review Readiness Scorecard Market opportunity (State 1 and State 2 use cases) • Hybrid vs standalone model overview (consortium vs solo entity) • Target patient profile(s) • Clinical/service offerings (including interventional psychiatry as differentiator) WEEK 3: LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS, OPERATIONS & STAFFING • High-level legal considerations • Digital: front door assessment and evaluation; session scribe; • supervision/oversight; between session contact; metrics/benchmarking • Staffing: credentialing and licensing; recruitment; compensation Internal referral strategies WEEK 4: FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS • Payers and estimated payer rates • Admin cost transfer strategies • CCBHC considerations • Financial structure basics • One-month and 12-month model pro forma (compliance, licensing, insurance, cash flow) • Staffing model (clinicians + leadership) WEEK 5: PRO FORMA & GO-TO-MARKET • Pro forma development (continued) • Pro forma with revenue assumptions by practice types • Competitive Market Quiz • Marketing investment and referral patterns WEEK 6: PATH FORWARD (GO/NO-GO DECISION) • Personalized pitch/review of what you’ve built during the sprint with BHS • Key risks and readiness gaps • Overview launch sequencing and timing • Decision pathways (move forward, refine, pause) OUTCOME At the end of the sprint, participants leave with: • A clear understanding of organizational readiness • A self-developed feasibility plan • Defined next steps for execution • Organizations may choose to: • Move into a full BHS engagement • Continue independently with their plan • Explore alternative strategies Read more

Middle Management Academy (MMA) is the only program of its kind to develop future behavioral health care leaders into strong links in the management chain. The MMA blends best in-class management and supervision tools to help participants explore real-world questions that inspire insight into their own management strengths and help resolve thorny supervision challenges. The curriculum emphasizes learning and applying skills related to employee engagement, staff supervision, change management, healthy conflict, teamwork and trust. Read more

For behavioral health organizations, stories have the power to shape organizational culture, strengthen team morale and communicate impact in meaningful ways. Building on the foundation of the Stories of Hope: A Values-centered Approach to Storytelling course, Stories of Hope Part 2: The Art of Narrative Stewardship takes storytelling to the next level, focusing on how organizations can intentionally use stories to align mission, deepen trust and drive connection across teams and communities. Designed in partnership with Joseph Green of LMS Voice, this course introduces a value-centered storytelling framework tailored for behavioral health leaders and organizations. Join us to unlock your organization’s storytelling potential and dive into the art of narrative stewardship. Funding Disclaimer: This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,500,000 with 100% funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. government. Read more

Discover the transformative power of storytelling through a framework grounded in personal values, resilience and intentional reflection. Designed in partnership with Joseph Green of LMSvoice, this self-paced course will guide you through a process of uncovering meaningful life experiences, shaping them into powerful narratives and learning how to share them with confidence and purpose. Whether you're in recovery, advocacy, youth work or community engagement—your story is a gift. Learn how to share it. This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,500,000 with 100% funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government. Read more