Doctor of Behavioral Health
An emerging approach to patient-centered care is the integration of medical and behavioral health care. Combining behavioral care with medical care helps achieve the Quintuple Aim:
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Lead the movement for integrated health care.
• Enhanced patient experience. • Improved population health. • Reduced cost of care. • Improved work-life for the health care team. • Advanced health equity. The Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions prepares health care professionals, administrators and innovators to meet the growing demand for team-based, patientcentered and value-driven care. Through a cutting-edge online curriculum taught by expert faculty, you will develop advanced skills in integrated care models, population health management and organizational leadership. Graduates are equipped to drive system-wide transformation, promote evidencebased practices and lead initiatives to improve health outcomes across diverse settings. You can choose from two concentrations: clinical or management. The clinical concentration, open to health professionals with a state-issued license, prepares you to work directly with patients or to support organizations in integrating behavioral health care into their operations and financial models. The management concentration is designed for those interested in gaining leadership and administrative skills needed for the evolving health care environment. With multiple start dates, flexible online learning and an applied project focused on integrated care, the DBH program offers an accessible path to career advancement while making a meaningful difference in health care.
$125k
median salary for behavioral health directors and $93k median salary for clinical managers Comparably.com
32%
much faster than average job growth expected for medical and health services managers through 2029 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Doctor of Behavioral Health program In both tracks of the DBH program, 15 credit hours from a previously awarded master’s degree are applied toward the 60 credit program requirement, leaving 45 credits to be completed through the curriculum. You will begin with core courses to establish a strong foundation in integrated behavioral health care. Please note: The DBH program does not provide a pathway to clinical licensure.
Core courses for all students
Applied project
HCD 501 Biostatistics and Data Management
In both concentrations, studies will culminate in an applied project. You will select a practical issue, such as improving care delivery, enhancing outcomes, reducing waste or minimizing provider burnout. Using a quality improvement model, you will design a proposal that applies your knowledge and skills to integrated behavioral and medical health care. Your applied project will demonstrate your ability to develop practical, evidence-based solutions for complex health care challenges.
IBC 586 Behavioral Health Professional Writing Style IBC 601 Models of Integrated Primary Care IBC 611 Population-Based Health Management IBC 614 Quality and Performance Measurement, Improvement and Incentives You will also complete elective courses to tailor your education to your specific interests. An applied project will demonstrate your mastery of integrated care principles.
Clinical concentration courses IBC 603 Brief Interventions in Primary Care IBC 604 Clinical Medicine and Pathophysiology for the Behavioral Care Provider IBC 608 Clinical Psychopharmacology IBC 609 Clinical Neuropathophysiology
Management concentration courses HCD 602 Health Informatics for Health Care Professionals
The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University translates scientific health research and discovery into practice. Its programs prepare students to address the challenges facing our populations to stay healthy, improve their health, and manage chronic disease — all toward improving health outcomes.
IBC 626 Behavioral Health Management IBC 630 Financial Management of Health Care IBC 660 Health Care Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues
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