Evaluate CCBHC and Report to SAMHSA
CCBHCs that are SAMHSA-funded, are required to have an evaluator at 0.50 FTE (or 50%) level of effort. Experience and expertise is required for this role, although the minimum qualifications are not stated. The person designated to fill this role is subject to approval by SAMHSA.​ The role of the evaluator is to oversee the collection and management of data, analyze descriptive and outcome data, produce reports, and oversee implementation of the evaluation tasks required for the grant. Gary Bess Associates (GBA) offers CCBHC evaluation services and is experienced complying with evaluation requirements.
CCBHC EVALUATION FOR CCBHC SAMHSA GRANTESS
GBA uses a formative evaluation approach, which involves the evaluation team from the beginning and throughout the entire grant period. We work with your team identify barriers around program compliance, data collection, and implementation. When applicable, adjustments and revisions can be made to the implementation and/or planning in real time, to improve the evaluation of the program.
GBA's full-service evaluation provides oversight and management of the entire evaluation process for the CCBHC grant, including:
(a) implementation of evaluation required tasks; (b) data entry into SPARS; (c) collection and compilation of patient-level data; (d) analysis of patient-level and clinic-level data; (e) drafting of non-competing continuation application project narratives; (f) drafting of the Disparity Impact Statement and Random Sampling Plan; (g) development of a comprehensive evaluation plan; (h) drafting of programmatic reports to SAMHSA; (i) provide data dashboards; (j) assessment of patient perception of care; and (k) regular video-call meetings with the grantee and with SAMHSA's Government Program Officer (GPO) to discuss program implementation.
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CCBHC EVALUATION FOR STATE-CERTIFIED CCBHCs
The state may or may not have requirements around having an Evaluator. Please discuss with GBA how we can assist. We are happy to provide a comprehensive Evaluation Plan for your program, and train your staff on how it can be implemented within the CCBHC.
