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