To strengthen the behavioral health workforce for children and youth by establishing a dedicated training center.
Key Provision
Creation of Workforce Capacity Center
The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), in partnership with the Behavioral Health Administration, must establish a Workforce Capacity Center.
The center’s mission is to train providers who serve children and youth in evidence-based or evidence-supported treatment models.
Overall Effect
Builds long-term provider capacity in Colorado’s behavioral health system.
Ensures children and youth receive care that aligns with proven, effective practices.
Supports a more consistent and higher-quality system of care through workforce development.
Summary
Joint Budget Committee. The bill requires the department of
health care policy and financing, in collaboration with the behavioral health administration, to establish the workforce capacity center to train providers in evidence-based or supported models as part of the system of care for children and youth.
