Integrating Behavioral Health Services in Pediatric Primary Care
Posted on March 03, 2025
When: March 27th | 7:30AM-8:30AM
On March 27th, Kellie Pelletier, Maine DHHS, Office of Behavioral Health-Children’s Behavioral Health Services will give us an overview of their development, structure, goals, and impacts on behavioral health services delivery services for children and families.
Target Audience: This session is designed for pediatric primary care physicians, their clinical teams, and
other non-clinical healthcare staff involved in pediatric care.
Overview: This session will provide an overview of the development of the Certified Community
Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model in Maine and its impact on behavioral health service delivery for
children and families. Participants will gain insight into the goals and structure of the CCBHC initiative.
Learning Objectives:
1. Knowledge of the Certified Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model development in Maine.
2. Awareness of availability and accessibility of services offered by CCBHCs.
Presented By: Kellie Pelletier, MS, LMSW Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)
Specialist, Maine DHHS, Office of Behavioral Health-Children’s Behavioral Health Services
Kellie Pelletier, MS, LMSW has worked for the Department of Health and Human Services since 2011 and
has held various roles across the Office of Child and Family Services, including Child Welfare, Children’s
Behavioral Health Services, and within the Office of MaineCare Services Complex Case Unit. Kellie is a
Licensed Master Social Worker with a concentration in Social Policy and holds a master’s degree in Abilities
and Disabilities Studies with a concentration in Education Policy. Kellie has supported children with special
needs and their families, as well as school staff and community providers, to promote achievement of
individual, family, and agency goals. In June 2023, Kellie was hired as the CCBHC Program Specialist for
Children’s Behavioral Health Services and is thrilled to be able to share the experience and systems
knowledge gained over the years to assist with advancing the CCBHC Initiative in Maine.
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