Behavioral Health

Certified Community Behavioral Health Services

A complex model of care demanding thorough planning and strategic execution in response to the growing need for integrated and innovative behavioral health care solutions.

March 19, 2026

8 minutes

Key Takeaways

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model is transforming behavioral health care by delivering integrated, person-centered solutions to address diverse community needs, especially in rural and high-need areas. Backed by federal funding states can design, implement, and sustain effective CCBHC programs that enhance access, improve outcomes, and ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.

How the CCBHC model revolutionizes behavioral health care through integrated, value-based services that target underserved communities.
How Myers and Stauffer helps states leverage funding opportunities like H.R. 1 and the Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP).
Strategies to ensure lasting success for CCBHC initiative

Delivering Innovation

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model is expanding quickly in response to the growing need for integrated and innovative behavioral health care solutions. CCBHCs offer states the opportunity to deliver transformative services, particularly in rural and high-need areas. Success, however, requires thoughtful planning, strong accountability, and effective execution.

This continued growth is supported by significant federal funding opportunities, including potential funding from the CCBHC federal demonstration, State Plan option, and H.R. 1 and the Rural Health Transformation Project (RHTP). At the same time, greater emphasis on person-centered care and increased demand for pioneering service delivery methods — those that enhance access, leverage technology, ensure sustainability, and improve outcomes — are prompting health and human service agencies to seek more effective solutions.

How We Can Help

For states aiming to address the unique behavioral health needs within their communities, designing and implementing a CCBHC program can seem overwhelming. Additionally, funding opportunities such as the RHTP come with stringent eligibility and compliance requirements. To navigate these challenges effectively, it is essential to have a partner with in-depth knowledge and expertise in both program design and regulatory compliance.

Myers and Stauffer brings exceptional expertise in the CCBHC model of care, offering comprehensive services to support states at any stage of their journey — whether it’s initial program design, expansion, sustainability planning beyond the federal demonstration program, or integrating value-based components.

With a multidisciplinary team that includes licensed behavioral health clinicians, registered nurses, certified public accountants, data scientists, and public health policy professionals, we are well equipped to provide tailored solutions to meet diverse needs.

Our deep understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks, including H.R. 1 and the RHTP, allows us to guide states in securing funding while ensuring compliance with federal mandates. Our team will leverage this skill and knowledge to help advance all aspects of a state’s CCBHC program. We have provided summaries below that describe key services at every stage of the CCBHC program.

Important Consideration for CCBHC

By identifying challenges, service gaps, and demographic trends, our assessment helps allocate resources, prioritize services, address access barriers, and align programs with other state and community priorities.

CCBHC Model Exploration

When we help design and implement a program, we first examine the existing community landscape and health ecosystem, allowing us to understand what is truly needed for your model to best serve those who are providing and receiving care.

State-Wide Community Needs Assessment. We use a mixed-method research design to address your state’s behavioral health needs, focusing on specific populations, root causes of disparities, regional service gaps, and the adequacy of services for all age groups. By identifying challenges, service gaps, and demographic trends, the assessment helps allocate resources, prioritize services, address access barriers, and align programs with other state and community priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement. We work with your state to build strong partnerships with stakeholders – including community partners, health care providers, and policymakers – to foster understanding of the CCBHC model. Additionally, through town hall meetings, surveys, or other outreach, we can also support your state to identify providers across your communities who may be interested in becoming a CCBHC or a CCBHC partner.
Fiscal Impact Analysis. We support your state by evaluating the potential fiscal impacts of implementing CCBHCs, starting with higher-level estimates based on data initially available, and drilling down to more refined analysis as program decisions are made. Impacts of different federal matches based on CCBHC implementation methods can also be considered and evaluated.
Achieve Lasting Sustainability. We identify key strategies for leveraging diverse funding streams, such as Medicaid and value-based payment models, to create a resilient and adaptable CCBHC model of care framework that meets evolving community behavioral health needs. Sustainability also requires adherence to federal and state guidelines, continuous quality improvement, and a clear ongoing funding strategy that incorporates alternative funding mechanisms and workforce development.

CCBHC Model Design

When it becomes time to design, our team helps guide the development of a CCBHC model that includes comprehensive, evidence-based services that address community needs, promote care coordination, and meet federal criteria for quality, staffing, and cultural competency.

CCBHC Model of Care Development. Our team manages each aspect of the design, and key steps include conducting comprehensive needs assessment, engaging stakeholders, establishing program governance, leveraging technology, securing funding, and building a multidisciplinary team of providers to deliver client-centered and sustainable behavioral health care.
Prospective Payment System (PPS) Methodology Selection. We present PPS methodology options and work with you to evaluate organizational needs, service utilization data, flexibility, stakeholder input, state Medicaid requirements, and financial modeling so that you can make data-driven decisions that consider sustainability.
Determine Provider Readiness. Our team gathers data, conducts independent evaluations, and determines the capability and capacity of each provider organization to fulfill with the state’s required CCBHC obligations.

CCBHC Model Implementation and Long-Term Success

Launch methodology for a carefully designed model is just as important as the preparation that went into it and requires careful execution underpinned by close oversight. Here’s how we will help implement your model.

PPS Rate Setting. We work collaboratively with the state and providers to establish provider specific PPS rates. This includes ensuring cost reports comply with all state and federal guidelines. Additionally, we perform work related to cost report creation and/or personalization for state specific needs, providing internal and external facing cost report training, conducting cost report reviews, calculating rates, analyzing PPS visits, consulting on anticipated costs and other expense items, preparing fiscal impact analysis, and engaging in client meetings and stakeholder discussions.
CCBHC Provider Training. We develop, organize, and coordinate meeting content and logistics associated with all aspects of the CCBHC program via training, technical assistance, and coaching. Training for the CCBHC model emphasizes evidence-based, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care, as well as the integration of primary health, social supports, and behavioral health services to address behavioral health and substance use disorders. Our training ensures providers are equipped to meet all state and federal standards not only prior to certification, but also post-implementation of the model so providers stay updated on best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements, enabling them to deliver consistent, high-quality care over time.
CCBHC Certification. Our team develops certification procedures, including desk and on-site review protocols, to thoroughly document CCBHC compliance with all federal and state requirements. These procedures are designed to ensure providers meet the high standards necessary for delivering quality, integrated behavioral health services. To date, Myers and Stauffer has supported states in the certification or re-certification of more than 60 providers.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Design and Support. We work with the state to develop and implement a CQI plan that evaluates key areas such as service access, quality, client satisfaction, barriers, and cost-effectiveness using both quantitative and qualitative data. Our team supports your state in providing post-implementation support such as quality monitoring, addressing gaps, implementing corrective actions, ongoing training and making recommendations for program refinement to ensure long-term success.
Dashboard Development. Myers and Stauffer creates a meaningful and user-focused dashboard that consolidates and visualizes key information, providing real-time insights that enhance decision-making, transparency, communication, and strategic planning.

Why Myers and Stauffer

Established in 1977, Myers and Stauffer is a nationally based consulting and certified public accounting firm. For nearly 50 years, we have partnered exclusively with government health and human services agencies to help them transform their programs and accomplish their most critical goals for the nation’s most vulnerable people.

Through our experience assisting 17 states in some capacity, we understand well the complexities of the CCBHC model, as well as the urgency attached to the RHTP federal funding mandates and other potential state legislative demands, the need to make significant decisions quickly, the federal expectations for accountability, and the need to create meticulous reporting that demonstrates compliance. Backed by experienced professionals who meet the highest ethical and compliance standards, we are here to help you and your communities succeed. Contact a member of our team today.