Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Pt VI, Line 11b | A copy of the Forms 990 is sent to all the members of the Board of Directors for review prior to filing the return with the IRS. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | Every member of the Board of Directors, Officiers of the organization and employees shall annually sign a statement which affirms each person has recieved a copy of the conflict of interest policy , has read and understood the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy and understands the organization is tax exempt and in order to maintain it's federal tax exemption status must engage in activities which accomplish on or more of it's tax exempt purposes. |
| Pt VI, Line 15a | Compensation for the CEO is determinded by the Board of Directors after completion of an annual review and comparisons to industry standards determined by Analytical Consulting Group and compensation information from surveys conducted by the National Organization of State Associations for Children. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | All requested information is available by calling the agency's office. |
| Pt VI, Line 15b | Compensation for staff is determined by the CEO after annual reviews and comparison to industry standards are reviewed. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Accomplishments FY 2014-15 |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Successfully sponsored legislation supporting co-location of integrated behavioral and physical health services and re-opening rule making for respite services. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Convinced the Governor and AHCCCS not to implement the planned reduction of 5% of Medicaid provider rates. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Successfully sponsored legislation to add behavioral health professionals to those eligible for state student loan repayment programs. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Collaborated with DHS on rules revisions for licensure of behavioral health facilities. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Developed coalition with other provider associations to bring in Dale Jarvis to lead Payment Reform Project. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Initiated project to reduce administrative burden of DBHS/AHCCCS reporting requirements. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Guided development of rules for Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and recruited board members. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Child welfare committee actively engaged with DCS leadership on reform activities. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Collaborated with DCS on revisions to rules for licensing of foster parents and foster care agencies. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Sponsored Trauma Informed Care Conference by Dr. Bruce Perry. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Held Member Conference to inform development of Strategic Plan for the Council. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Completed Spanish Language Interpreter Academy curriculum. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Retained membership and recruited new members. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Published the 2015 Salary Survey. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Held annual Day at the Capitol. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Participated in National Council of Behavioral Health Hill Day. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | Provided information and education to our members about candidates, the election and the legislative process. |
| Pt III, Line 2 | During FY2014 the Council staff provided a variety of education and training opportunities for thier members. In September 2014 the Council coordinated the first of several training opportunities for members on Value Based Purchasing and Payment Reform which is critical to achieving the triple aim of improving population health, enhancing individual physical and behavioral health outcomes and reducing the cost of healthcare. In September 2014 the Council held a member conference with national leaders in Behavioral Health and Child Welfare followed by a Board Strategic Planning Retreat. Starting in February 2015 the Council, in collaboration with the Regional Behavioral Health Authorities (RBHA's), ADHS, AHCCCS and other community partners embarked on this year long training program by engaging national leader, Dale Jarvis, in creation of an Arizona specific Payment Reform Toolkit. This work is ongoing. In March 2015 the Council held a Trauma Informed Care conference with national expert Dr. Bruce Perry. There were over 400 behavioral health and child welfare professionals in attendance. The Coucil was able to provide scholarships to over 40 DCS staff so that they could attend the conference. They did this as part of their commitment to ensuring service providers throughout Arizona have the skills and expertise needed to provide trauma informed care services. The Council helps sponsor educational programs for professional development and the public that are provided by member and community organizations with which they collaborate including Mental Health America of Arizona, NAMI, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness, David's Hope, Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies, Terros Annual Cesar Chavez conference, Mental Health Guild, Touchstone Behavioral Health, ASU center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy and the Center for Rural Health. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f | MEALS 9596. 9596. 0. 0. SALARY/BENEFITS SURVEY 11429. 11429. 0. 0. 401K ADMIN FEES 3250. 0. 3250. 0. WORKMAN'S COMP 599. 569. 30. 0. CHAIRMANS BUDGET 536. 509. 27. 0. |
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