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DHCS 推出《行为健康服务法》县门户网站​​  

On August 6, DHCS launched the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) County Portal, a digital platform that enables counties to draft, revise, and submit their Integrated Plan for Behavioral Health Services and Outcomes (Integrated Plan). Counties must submit draft Integrated Plans to DHCS by March 31, 2026, and final Integrated Plans by June 30, 2026. This platform will help streamline county planning efforts under the BHSA and reflects DHCS’ commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and innovation across California’s behavioral health system.​​ 

The BHSA County Portal’s launch follows the June 30 update to the digital Behavioral Health Services Act County Policy Manual, which includes guidance for counties to complete their draft Integrated Plans. To support a smooth transition, DHCS will offer training, resources, and technical assistance to support counties as they navigate the portal and draft their first Integrated Plan. Along with the release of the new portal, DHCS will offer a series of user trainings and resources to aid counties in the adoption of the new portal. If you have any questions or require more information, please email BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

加入我们的团队​​ 

DHCS 正在寻找有才华、有上进心的人才担任以下职务：​​ 

• Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (LGA). The ADD assists the Deputy Director of LGA with leading DHCS’ legislative activities, including formulating, refining, and enacting policy- and budget-related legislation. Additionally, the ADD assists with developing and evaluating annual budget trailer bill legislation proposals that impact the Department. Applications must be submitted by August 20.​​ 

• ADD, Fiscal. The ADD for Fiscal assists with leading DHCS’ fiscal activities and plays a vital role in managing DHCS’ fiscal operations. This new role will help strengthen financial integrity, accountability, and transparency. The ADD helps lead the development and implementation of estimating, budgeting, accounting, and reporting policies and processes for more than $200 billion annually in federal and state funds. Applications must be submitted by September 2.​​ 

• Chief, Quality and Health Equity Division (QHED). The Chief of QHED, within Quality and Population Health Management, leads DHCS’ health care clinical quality and health equity initiatives, evaluations, assurance, and improvement efforts. The Chief of QHED is also responsible for developing and implementing policies and processes related to clinical quality and health equity improvement and assurance (compliance/monitoring) activities. Applications must be submitted by August 15.​​ 

• Senior Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), Fiscal, Financing, and Privacy Branch. The Senior ACC, within the Office of Legal Services, oversees the development and application of legal advice and policy to support DHCS’ fiscal, financial, and privacy-related matters. This Senior ACC also provides legal advice and direction related to financing, rate setting, and third-party collections for the state’s Medi-Cal program. Applications must be submitted by August 15.​​ 

DHCS is also hiring for its accounting, behavioral health, dental, and other teams. For more information, please visit the CalCareers website.​​ 

即将举行的利益相关方会议和网络研讨会​​ 

DHCS 在活动日历上发布即将召开的公开会议。DHCS 提供免费辅助服务，包括语言翻译、实时字幕和会议材料的替代格式。如需服务，请在会议召开前至少十个工作日向 DHCS 发送相应的联系电子邮件地址。​​ 

行为健康转型质量与公平咨询委员会网络研讨会​​ 

On August 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the sixth Behavioral Health Transformation Quality and Equity Advisory Committee (QEAC) public webinar, and on August 19, from 12 to 2 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the seventh Behavioral Health Transformation QEAC public webinar (advance registration required). During the meetings, committee members can collaborate and provide feedback on DHCS’ work to measure and evaluate the quality and efficacy of behavioral health services and programs in California. Attendees will be able to provide direct input to DHCS using the Q&A feature. Visit the Behavioral Health Transformation Stakeholder Engagement webpage for more information about the QEAC webinars and additional resources. Please send questions related to Behavioral Health Transformation and/or the QEAC webinars to BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

行为健康工作组会议​​ 

On August 13 at 10 a.m. PDT, the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Behavioral Health Task Force will hold its quarterly meeting (advance registration required for virtual attendance). The agenda includes a panel discussion on the theme “Transforming Behavioral Health – Housing is Health,” featuring leading experts in medicine, housing policy, and county-level behavioral health services. The meeting will also include a discussion on the implementation of Proposition 1 and the BHSA, followed by updates and public comment. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Clifford L. Allenby building, 1215 O Street, Sacramento, in conference rooms 110A and 110B. For questions or comments, please email BehavioralHealthTaskForce@chhs.ca.gov.​​ 

CalAIM 行为健康工作组会议​​ 

On August 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. PDT, DHCS will host the CalAIM and Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) Behavioral Health Workgroup meeting (advance registration required). The meeting will provide updates on High Fidelity Wraparound services. Workgroup members are invited to provide feedback during the meeting, which is open to the public. Please see the agenda for more details. For questions or comments, please email bhcalaim@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

Medi-Cal Dental 全州利益相关方会议​​ 

On August 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. PDT, DHCS will host the Medi-Cal Dental Statewide Stakeholder meeting. DHCS will share updates and information about new and upcoming activities. This meeting also provides dental stakeholders with a forum to share input with the Medi-Cal Dental team that can help improve the delivery of oral health care services. The meeting information will be posted on the Medi-Cal Dental Statewide Stakeholder Meeting webpage. Any additional materials will be posted on the webpage prior to the meeting or as soon as they become available. Please email your questions to dental@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

以患者为中心的围绝经期避孕方法​​ 

8 月 26 日，太平洋夏令时间下午 12 点至 1 点 30 分，DHCS 将举办以患者为中心的围绝经期避孕方法网络研讨会（需要提前注册）。此次针对计划生育提供者的网络研讨会将提供重要的见解和实用知识，以增强您的实践并支持您的患者度过围绝经期和绝经期。作为计划生育服务提供者，您在患者生命中这些重要的阶段中发挥着至关重要的支持作用。本课程将为您提供有关围绝经期和绝经期的病理生理学、症状学、避孕选择以及以患者为中心的管理策略的最新信息。对于无法参加现场网络研讨会的人员，网络研讨会的文字记录和录音以及其他资源将于稍后在Family PACT 网站上提供。​​ 

CalHHS CARE法案工作组会议​​ 

On August 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT, CalHHS will hold its Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment (CARE) Act Working Group meeting. The meeting will feature a presentation and discussion about the recently released 2025 CARE Act Annual Report, which details the CARE Act’s early progress in connecting Californians with serious mental illness to treatment, housing, and hope. There will also be a panel discussion on the Role of Peers in CARE, as well as updates on implementation and recent activities. Please see the CARE Act Working Group website for more information.​​ 

Cal-MAP 为服务提供商提供解决青少年心理健康问题的能力​​ 

On September 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. PDT, DHCS’ ACEs Aware initiative will hold a webinar about the California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP). The webinar will provide an overview of Cal-MAP’s services, including consultation on screening, diagnosis, and treatment from child psychiatrists, and resource and referral guidance from licensed social workers. Cal-MAP is a no-cost consultation program that supports primary care and school-based providers in delivering timely, high-quality mental health care to youth ages 0–25. Cal-MAP is part of the CalHOPE pediatric access initiative and is designed to expand access to behavioral health services, particularly in California’s rural and underserved communities. Through Cal-MAP, providers who screen for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can be connected with child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers for real-time support.​​ 

如果你错过了​​ 

DHCS 发布 CalAIM 概念文件并启动公众意见征询期​​ 

On July 23, DHCS released the Continuing the Transformation of Medi-Cal Concept Paper, which outlines DHCS’ vision and goals for the five years, starting in 2027, after key federal waivers that authorize California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) expire in December 2026. The concept paper outlines recent progress, current priorities, and the Department’s long-term vision to strengthen and sustain Medi-Cal as a person-centered, equity-driven system. The 30-day public comment period will run from July 23 to August 22, with feedback accepted via email at 1115Waiver@dhcs.ca.gov.​​ 

DHCS 发布高保真环绕概念文件​​ 

On July 31, DHCS released the High-Fidelity Wraparound Concept Paper for public comment. The paper describes the initial vision for Medi-Cal High-Fidelity Wraparound payment and monitoring policies and associated updated standards for service delivery in both Medi-Cal and the Behavioral Health Services Act, in alignment with national standards and state best practices. DHCS invites the public to comment on the concepts presented in the paper and provide responses to the specific questions for stakeholder input. Comments may be submitted to BH-CONNECT@dhcs.ca.gov by 5 p.m. PDT on August 28.​​ 

加州新增融资机会，扩大导乐护理服务覆盖范围​​ 

MOMS Orange County has been selected as the fiscal intermediary to distribute $382,500 in awards to community-based organizations, doula hubs, and doula organizations across California. These awards are intended to expand access to high-quality, respectful, and trauma-informed doula care for Medi-Cal populations. The funding will support between 10 and 14 awards, each ranging from $25,000 to $35,000, for such activities as doula recruitment, training, Medi-Cal billing assistance, and initiatives that introduce doulas to public health programs, health care providers, and community organizations focused on maternal health services. Applications are due by August 22 at 12 p.m. PDT. Award announcements will be made on August 27.​​ 

加州推出两项新的行为健康计划，为 Medi-Cal 员工提供支持​​ 

As part of California’s Mental Health for All Initiative, the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) launched two new programs to strengthen the behavioral health workforce, particularly in Medi-Cal settings where access to care is most urgent. The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program and Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Residency Training Program are the first two of five planned programs, representing a major step in expanding access to care that is responsive to the needs of California’s diverse communities. Approved through a federal Section 1115 Medicaid waiver and implemented in partnership with DHCS, the BH-CONNECT Workforce Initiative supports training, recruitment, and retention of behavioral health professionals who serve Medi-Cal and uninsured Californians. The application cycles close on August 15.​​