Name
D04 - Two Decades of Primary Care Behavioral Health Services: Clinical Innovations that Work
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Location Name
302A
Description
Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC), a large FQHC with 11 clinics in the Phoenix metropolitan area, serves approximately 113,000 patients annually (UDS, 2024). MPHC was a pioneer in incorporating integrated behavioral health into primary care over 20 years ago. Many health care settings aspire to provide integrated care but often face implementation and execution challenges. Come learn how we have successfully implemented the PCBH model into our clinics and how we continue to increase collaboration efforts aimed at serving our most vulnerable populations. Some of our programs that you will learn about include our Early Childhood Development (ECD), Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), Reach-In, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), brief counseling, clinical pathways, health education classes and many more!
Speakers
Aryela Levy PsyD, Behavioral Health Manager, Mountain Park Health Center, Gilbert, AZ
Nancy Hagener PsyD, MAEd, Director of Integrated Behavioral Health Services, Mountain Park Health Center,
Aryela Levy
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Team-based care, Underserved populations such as LGBTQ+
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Describe the workflow that MPHC utilizes to effectively communicate between medical providers and behavioral health consultants.
Objective 2
List five methods that MPHC uses for identifying patients who can benefit from BHC intervention and support.
Objective 3
Identify five integrated programs or partnerships that MPHC provides to patients to promote health and wellness.
Content Reference 1
American Psychological Association (2022). Fact Sheet: Behavioral Health Integration. APA.org
Content Reference 2
de Saxe Zerden, L., Cooper, Z., & Sanii, H. (2021). The primary care behavioral health model (PCBH) and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD): Integrated models for primary care. Social Work in Mental Health, 20(2), 149–158. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2021.1971817
Content Reference 3
Funderburk, J. S., Polaha, J., & Beehler, G. P. (2021). What is the recipe for PCBH? Proposed resources, processes, and expected outcomes. Families, Systems, & Health, 39(4), 551–562. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000669
Content Reference 4
Funderburk, J. S., Wray, L. O., Martin, J., & Maisto, S. A. (2024). How do models of integrated primary care work? A proposed model for mechanisms of change using primary care behavioral health. Psychological Services, 21(3), 569–580. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000871
Content Reference 5
Hunter, C.L, Goodie, J.L., Oordt, M.S., & Dobmeyer, A.C. (2024). Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care: Step-by-Step Guidance for Assessment and Intervention. APA, 3rd ed.