CCBHC Readiness: To Tech Now or Later?

CCBHC Readiness: To Tech Now or Later?

To tech now or later, that is the question. Unlike Hamlet, however, this is one of many questions behavioral health leaders face when preparing their organization to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As states expand CCBHC initiatives and new funding opportunities emerge, understanding that CCBHC readiness requires more than meeting certification criteria is more important than ever.

Organizations must assess workforce capacity, care coordination processes, reporting capabilities, financial readiness, organizational culture, and technology infrastructure. Leaders must also decide when to modernize technology—before certification, during implementation, or after achieving CCBHC status.

Whether your organization is evaluating CCBHC opportunities, preparing an application, or building toward a future certification cycle, this session will provide actionable guidance to help you assess readiness, avoid common pitfalls, and make informed decisions about people, processes, and technology.

Join Cantata Health Solutions for a timely discussion on what it takes to build a resilient, future-ready CCBHC organization.

Who should attend this webinar? This webinar is designed for behavioral health executives, clinical leaders, operations directors, and program directors seeking real-world perspectives on preparing to be a CCBHC.

Learning Objectives

• Assess organizational readiness for CCBHC certification
• Develop strategies to prepare staff and organizational culture for the operational changes associated with CCBHC transformation
• Evaluate the benefits and risks of implementing or modernizing technology before, during, or after a CCBHC certification initiative

Featured Speakers

Melissa Smith

Senior Product Manager | Cantata Health Solutions

Melissa Smith is a Senior Product Manager with more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health. Her expertise includes portfolio, program, and product management, as well as process improvement, enterprise data and platform migrations, reporting, and change management. Melissa has led numerous cross-functional initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and delivering impactful solutions for behavioral health organizations. 

Christy Dye, MPH

Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS

Christy Dye is a Senior Associate at OPEN MINDS with more than 30 years of experience helping provider organizations, state agencies, and health and human services systems improve operational performance, quality, and business outcomes. Throughout her career, she has held executive leadership roles across healthcare consulting, behavioral health, and health information technology, including serving in leadership positions with Partners in Recovery, Health Current, and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Christy brings deep expertise in behavioral health system transformation, Medicaid, value-based care, and health information exchange, helping organizations navigate complex challenges through data-driven strategy and innovation.

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About Cantata Health Solutions
Cantata Health Solutions is a leading provider of technology solutions for behavioral health and human services. Cantata serves 100+ customers across 45 states, ranging from state hospital systems to local, regional, and national providers. Cantata’s Arize EHR is designed to help providers break free from the frustrations of their outdated systems so they can focus on spending time with the individuals they serve.
For more information, visit cantatahealth.com.