Division of Behavioral Health Services

Clinical Practice Protocols

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director, the Arizona Department of Health Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services (ADHS/DBHS) has researched and published several best practices clinical practice protocols to assist behavioral health providers in Arizona's public behavioral health system.

ADHS/DBHS Guidance Documents Definitions

• Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Substance Use Disorders
• Youth Involvement in the Arizona Behavioral Health System
• The Adult Clinical Team
• Assessing Suicidal Risk
• Buprenorphine Guidance Protocol
• The Child and Family Team
• Children's Out of Home Services
• Clinical Supervision
• Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment for Substance Use Disorders in Children and Adolescents
• Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders
• Family and Youth Involvement in the Children's Behavioral Health System
• Information Sharing with Family Members of Adult Behavioral Health Recipients
• Neuropsychological Evaluations
• Older Adults: Behavioral Health Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Developmental Disabilities
• Psychiatric Best Practice Guidelines for Children: Birth to Five Years of Age
• Rights of Victims of Assault in Behavioral Health Facilities
• Support and Rehabilitation Services for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
• Transition to Adulthood
• The Unique Behavioral Health Service Needs of Children, Youth, and Families Involved with CPS
• Working with the Birth to Five Population

Note: Information provided in PDF files, unless otherwise indicated.