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Welcome to the Division of Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
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The DBH Center of Excellence (CoE) goal is to implement, promote, and expand the use of effective best practices for Idaho’s Behavioral Health system.
The CoE consists of a team of state leaders, managers, staff and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who collaborate, create, provide, and share expertise, best practices, and support for our Competency Centers.
To support Idaho’s Behavioral Health system through dynamic collaboration in training, mentoring, and monitoring the implementation of best practices in behavioral health treatment.
To achieve excellence through the promotion of Behavioral Health best practices.
What is a CoE Competency Center? A dedicated team that organizes, manages, and assists in the implementation of best practices including coaching, mentoring, training, fidelity monitoring, technical assistance, certifications, and analysis of standards/guidelines to support administrative code.
Current CoE Competency Centers:
- ACT
- TCOM
- CRISIS MCR
- ESMI (FEP)
- IWInS (Wraparound)
- PLL
- MRT
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CoE Bureau Chief
Michael Wraith
Learn more about the CoE Competency Centers
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Michael Wraith