Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Critical Staffing - This project aims to ensure the successful implementation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model by addressing critical staffing and training needs before and shortly after its launch on January 1, 2025. By bridging the funding gap until full reimbursement is available, the project will prepare our organization to deliver quality CCBHC services from the outset. Key objectives include increasing compensation for current staff and recruiting, hiring, and training new staff members. Population of Focus and Geographic Catchment Area: The project targets individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), and co-occurring disorders in Eddy County, New Mexico. Spanning approximately 4,198 square miles with a population of 58,000, Eddy County faces significant behavioral health challenges including high rates of drug overdose deaths, limited healthcare access, and socioeconomic disparities. The project goals are to increase compensation for current staff, recruit, hire and train new staff, and furnish offices for new staff, replace vital technology for existing staff, and hold Team Building Trainings for all Lifehouse staff. Carlsbad Lifehouse has a proven track record in providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services since 2016. Our growth and success include expanding residential treatment facilities, outpatient programs, and community support services to meet the diverse needs of Eddy County. Key personnel include the Project Manager, Chief of Staff, Office Manager, and a diverse team of clinicians, peer support workers, and administrative staff dedicated to delivering high-quality care and operational excellence.
