Cohort Partnerships

Full model implementation is considered the gold standard for integrated behavioral health care. Practices and collaborating partners within a cohort to implement the TEAM UP model as part of the TEAM UP Learning Community. They receive in-depth clinical training, practice transformation support, and customized, data-driven technical assistance.

Who should consider Model Implementation?

Pediatric primary care or family medicine practices serving children and adolescents.

Why should my practice apply?

Access to care: Ensure prompt access to needed mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents in your practice

TEAM UP Learning Community: Collaborate with other practices and receive in-depth clinical training

Comprehensive support: Receive customized financial, technical, and operational assistance

Certification as a TEAM UP practice: Gain recognition for your practice and tap into on-going support from the TEAM UP community

What does Model Implementation look like?

Implementation Phases

Practices implement TEAM UP over two and a half years, organized into three phases:

Planning 6 Months

Onboard staff into core team roles
Ready EMR systems for data gathering
Begin revenue optimization activities

Implementation 18 Months

Implement core workflows in the clinical model
Participate in Learning Community clinical training and practice transformation support
Track progress through the implementation dashboard

Sustainability 6 Months

Stabilize and sustain all workflows
Complete certification process
All TEAM UP practices have ongoing access to the Learning Community

What will my practice do to implement the TEAM UP Model?

The TEAM UP evaluation arm supports practice-level implementation and advances the evidence base for integrated care in pediatric settings.

Build your integrated care team
Participate in Learning Community
Implement the Clinical Model
Certification

The Benefits of Model Implementation

Benefits for Patients & Families

Faster access to high-quality mental health care, even in resource-limited settings
Whole-person care from a skilled, multidisciplinary team
Easier, more supportive experiences navigating the health system

Benefits for Staff & Direct Care Providers

Targeted training and ongoing development to build skills and reduce burnout
Improved teamwork, peer connection, and job satisfaction
Opportunities to shape the field through advocacy and leadership

Benefits for Organizations

Strategic alignment with MassHealth priorities and support for value-based care
System-wide training and quality improvement support
Increased staff stability
Opportunity for TEAM UP certification

Stay tuned for future funding opportunities.

If your practice is interested in funding opportunities, please reach out. TEAM UP supports practices to build capacity in integrated behavioral health care. We offer a variety of pathways to support your progress, including funding. Please complete this interest form to tell us more about your practice and to help us understand how we can best support your goals.

INTEREST FORM