Behavioral Health
AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) encourages and supports a holistic approach to health care, integrating behavioral and physical care to the extent permitted by law. The resources below are available to assist our providers in delivering high-quality care and improved health outcomes to our enrollees.
Behavioral health services provider guide and training
This behavioral health services provider guide contains important forms and information for behavioral health care providers.
- Anxiety Disorders: Behavioral Health Training
- Behavioral health services provider guide (PDF)
- Depression: Behavioral Health Training
Clinical behavioral health toolkits
These behavioral health toolkits help primary care providers effectively assess, treat, and monitor common behavioral health conditions in adults.
HEDIS® FUH measure FAQs
You can also view a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) follow-up after hospitalization (FUH) for mental illness measure.
Contact the Behavioral Health Utilization Management team
To contact the Behavioral Health Utilization Management team directly, please call 1-877-464-2911 or email to integratedbhumopt@amerihealthcaritas.com.
Trauma-informed care
Trauma has many different forms and can affect people in different ways. Since trauma can have serious effects on people’s health, behaviors, relationships, and other aspects of day-to-day life, health care providers of all disciplines are encouraged to learn more about trauma-informed care (TIC).