We are #hiring for a Public Policy Specialist! We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical and intellectually curious team player with excellent communications skills to join our public affairs team. The Public Policy Specialist will work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, departments of Colorado state government, and legislators to develop and advocate for policy solutions that advance CBHC's mission and our members’ goals, and support an effective behavioral health safety net. This is a full-time position in a hybrid work environment, working both in the office and remotely. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gHjhzTDp
Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council
Public Policy Offices
Denver, Colorado 1,487 followers
Colorado's premier advocacy organization for community behavioral health providers.
About us
Since 1967, the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC) has served as the membership association for Colorado’s statewide system of community behavioral health providers. CBHC member organizations are the backbone of Colorado’s public behavioral health safety net, working to ensure all Coloradoans have access to quality, community-based services tailored to the unique needs and strengths of each community. In order to continue to provide care and enhance services, CBHC also acts as an advocacy organization at both the state and federal level to ensure the continuation and expansion of care across our state. CBHC’s Members Include: 16 Community Mental Health Centers; 1 Specialty Clinic – Servicios de La Raza
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http://www.cbhc.org
External link for Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Denver, Colorado
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Public Policy, Legislative Advocacy, Behavioral Healthcare, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Government Affairs, Crisis Services, and Training & Education
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303 E 17th Ave
Suite 910
Denver, Colorado 80203, US
Employees at Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council
Updates
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Don't forget to register for CBHC's Annual Conference! Held in beautiful Breckenridge from Sept. 25 - 28, this year's theme is "Navigating Changing Landscapes." Our conference features keynotes discussing change management and breakthroughs in AI related to the behavioral healthcare landscape. We will hold special sessions from our friends at Health Care Policy and Financing, the Behavioral Health Administration, and more. We will also feature numerous sessions on DEIB, upcoming trends in the behavioral health space both in business and clinical reform, and a day of wellness to round out this great learning experience. Visit www.cbhc.org/conference to view our schedule at a glance, register for our pre-conferences and full conference, and book your hotel room. We look forward to seeing you there!
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For Colorado’s safety net providers, these are challenging times. For Colorado’s Community Mental Health Centers, it’s hard to see the path forward because uncertainty in a host of areas clouds the picture. Why the apprehension? Because many of our state’s bedrock, community-based mental health and substance use disorder providers are on the verge of cutting programs and reducing services intended for Colorado’s most vulnerable populations. Uncertainty around foundational budget considerations is making it difficult for providers to make informed choices. In this chronically underfunded area of healthcare, the margin for error is nonexistent. The convergence of several factors is creating an unsustainable situation for many community mental health centers. Take a look at the current pressures safety net providers are facing and where budget clarity is needed through our CEO's latest blog: "The mental health and substance use disorder safety net is plagued by uncertainty." https://lnkd.in/gDSvdC_h
The mental health and substance use disorder safety net is plagued by uncertainty - CBHC
https://www.cbhc.org
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Congratulations to Mental Health Partners and Clinica Family Health on this exciting merger! Bringing together these two entities will allow for better integrated physical and behavioral health care in the communities you serve.
We are thrilled to announce that Mental Health Partners intends to merge with our long-standing partners, Clinica Family Health, in September 2024! Our united organization will be Clinica Family Health & Wellness, a community health resource dedicated to high quality, affordable holistic healthcare. This means you and your loved ones will have easier access to physical, mental, and oral healthcare from one combined team, enhancing your overall care experience. Visit our website to learn more: mhpcolorado.org/merger
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We can't love this enough! So glad to see these young advocates receive recognition at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's #HillDay in D.C. for supporting the passage of SB24-007 which will expand access to Mental Health First Aid training in Colorado! Congrats and thank you to Girl Scout Troop 67358! #MHFA #MentalHealthFirstAid
So impressed by these Colorado Girl Scouts, who adopted CO SB 24-007 as their own. The bill expands access to Teen and Youth Mental Health First Aid. The girls were looking for a mental health bill to champion, and understood this one right away because they've taken first aid courses - the concept immediately made sense to them. They tracked the bill and wrote letters to legislators urging their support. The day it passed the Senate, sponsors Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Rhonda Fields, plus Senator Lisa Cutter, read their letters on the floor. Jared Polis signed the bill this week while the girls were in DC to accept the Advocates of the Year Award from National Council for Mental Wellbeing. This is what gives me hope for our future!
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Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council reposted this
Learn more about WellPower and Jefferson Centers' contribution to solving the unhoused crisis in our communities in the the latest piece by the Colorado Sun. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gR6s6asu
Colorado's growing approach to solving chronic homelessness: Permanent housing with few rules
http://coloradosun.com
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Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council reposted this
"We appreciate all of the advocacy and support from our community partners and our leaders, which have ensured that this valuable asset will remain open and available to serve the Western Slope community and its mental health needs." - CEO John M. Sheehan, MBA, FACHE
From our CEO: The Doors at West Springs Hospital Are Staying Open
https://www.mindspringshealth.org
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We are hiring! Are you an administrative professional looking to make a difference in the world of behavioral health? Then, please consider applying today! https://lnkd.in/gZNVHN_A
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Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council reposted this
“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you’d ever imagined.” - Rumi #MentalHealth #Quote
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Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council reposted this
This program brings up so much to heal,” said Queen, a participant in the program. “I never thought I would sing again, and I am singing. I am also clean from drugs and alcohol. And I’m talking to my family again. I joined this program because I like horses, but I didn’t know it was going to push me to do the things that I have been missing. I didn’t know it was going to be medicine.” Have animals helped you along your mental health journey? https://lnkd.in/ggcNFYqN #EquineTherapy #HealingAndHorses
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