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by Stacy A. Ogbeide (Author)
Behavioral health consultants (BHCs) are an increasingly essential part of primary care teams.
This book offers advanced guidance for BHCs working in integrated care settings, drawing on the Primary Care Behavioral Health Consultation Model. Author Stacy Ogbeide presents practical strategies to help experienced BHCs manage complex clinical presentations, collaborate effectively with teams within health systems, provide supervision and clinical training, engage in community health initiatives, and address systemic and other barriers to care. As key contributors to interdisciplinary efforts, advanced BHCs play a vital role in promoting health equity and addressing social determinants of health. This book offers valuable insight and direction to support their expanding scope of practice and evolving professional identity.Author Biography
Stacy A. Ogbeide, PsyD, MS, MSCP, ABPP is a board-certified clinical health psychologist. Dr. Ogbeide is a tenured associate professor of family and community medicine (FCM) with the Long School of Medicine (LSOM) at UT San Antonio. She also serves as assistant dean for faculty with the LSOM and vice chair of professional development and scholarship for FCM. Dr. Ogbeide is nationally and internationally recognized for her work in primary care. She has over 65 publications and 160 presentations related to behavioral health integration in primary care, workforce development, and academic medicine. Visit her page to learn more about Dr. Ogbeide.
