Behavioral Health Care
The Behavioral Health Boot Camp: Fall 2026 series
No-cost continuing education unit (CEU) opportunity
AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina is partnering with Southern Regional AHEC to provide Project ECHO Behavioral Health Bootcamp! All types of providers are invited to participate in our no-cost training series focused on engaging patients and members needing extra support. Providers in rural communities including family practice clinicians, OB/GYNs, local health departments and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are encouraged to participate.
Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., beginning October 14.
Each lunchtime virtual session will feature behavioral health subject matter experts and a provider spotlight to highlight best practices and encourage patient collaboration. Learn more and register for the series at Southern Regional AHEC. A MyAHEC account is required to register.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Managing Adolescent Depression and Anxiety in a Post-COVID World |
| 10/21/2026 | Strategies for Medical Settings – Autism in Primary Care |
| 11/4/2026 | Suicide Risk Across the Life Span |
| 11/18/2026 | Serious Mental Illness and Psychosis |
| 12/2/2026 | Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences |
| 12/9/2026 | Working with Difficult Patients |
Behavioral health training
- Anxiety Disorders: Behavioral Health Training Opens a new window
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral Health Training Opens a new window
- Depression: Behavioral Health Training Opens a new window
- Opioid Use Disorder: Behavioral Health Training Opens a new window
- Self-care Burnout Prevention Workshop (PDF) Opens a new window
Member and provider support
Members with mental health and substance use disorders often experience physical health conditions that complicate the treatment and diagnosis of both behavioral and physical health conditions. Here are some additional resources to help coordinate care for members with behavioral and physical health conditions:
- Behavioral Health Provider Network Webinar — Quarterly Opens a new window
- Behavioral Health Provider Toolkit (PDF) Opens a new window
- Care Managers Opens a new window
- Integrated Care — Population Health Program Opens a new window
- Substance use disorder treatment Opens a new window
- Trauma-informed care Opens a new window
Mental health and substance use disorder services and guidance
Pharmacy benefits and guidance
Most behavioral health medications do not require prior authorization. Providers should check the Preferred Drug List (PDL) before prescribing medications. For questions, call the PerformRxSM Pharmacy Provider Call Center at 1-800-555-5690.