Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Advanced
The APA's 7-module, 2-part training course, developed in partnership with the AIMS Center, trains psychiatrists in Collaborative Care psychiatric consultation.
psychiatric consultant
Applying the Integrated Care Approach: Core
The APA's 7-module, 2-part training course, developed in partnership with the AIMS Center, trains psychiatrists in Collaborative Care psychiatric consultation.
Psychiatric Consultant Role and Job Description
A comprehensive description of the duties, responsibilites and typical workload of a psychiatric consultant.
Example Psychiatric Consultation Services Contract
An example psychiatric consultation services agreement between a Community Mental Health Center and a Federally Qualified Health Center for organizations that may be interested in contracting for psychiatric consultation services.
Please note: Contract language and template example is provided with permission from Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.
Collaborative Care Payment Recommendations
The AIMS Center published recommendations on September 8, 2015 for fee-for-service payments for psychiatric consultants and care manager functions. These comments were published in response to the CMS invitation for comments on proposed rules to cover collaborative care models for Medicare beneficiaries with common behavioral health conditions.
Example Disclaimer for Psychiatric Consultants
View an example disclaimer useful to psychiatric consultants regarding EMR reviews.
Resource Document on Risk Management and Liability Issues in Integrated Care Models
This document examines liability issues for psychiatrists interested in working in an integrated care practice.