IIBHT is a Medicaid level of care for youth ages 0-20 with intensive behavioral health needs. The program offers a variety of in-home and community-based services, including: case management, psychiatric services, skills training, individual and family therapy, crisis support, and peer support. 

Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) contract with community mental health agencies to provide IIBHT to their members. As of the end of 2025, there are 24 programs representing 34 counties and 16 CCOs serving youth. Visit OHA's website for an up-to-date list of certified IIBHT providers.

Who is eligible for IIBHT?

A child must be enrolled in OHP, age 0-20, and have intensive behavioral health needs to be eligible for IIBHT. The youth must also have at least 2 behavioral health diagnoses, be impacted on multiple life domains, and be a significant safety risk or are at risk of (or are in transition home from) out-of-home treatment or placement.

How do I enroll my child in IIBHT?

Please contact your CCO or local program to learn about their referral and enrollment process. 

How can I share feedback about IIBHT?

For questions or comments specific to your IIBHT program or CCO, contact the CCO or provider directly.

For general questions or concerns, contact Beth Holliman, the Intensive Community-Based Services Coordinator at the Oregon Health Authority. 

Where can I learn more about IIBHT?

Visit the Oregon Health Authority's website to learn more about the program. 

Trainings for Providers

In collaboration with OHA, the DAETA Team has developed a series of trainings to ensure standardization in service delivery across the state. Trainings include:

• IIBHT Foundations
• IIBHT Data Collection + REDCap (offered on an as-needed basis, please email IIBHTinfo@ohsu.edu to request a training)
• IIBHT Peer Delivered Services

Although it is not required, we recommend taking the IIBHT Foundations training before the other trainings since it is meant to be an introductory training to IIBHT. If you are an IIBHT provider and would like to register for a training, please visit our eventbrite page.

Data Collection Guidance for Providers

Please attend a REDCap training to learn about what data is required and how to submit that data to the OHSU DAETA Team. IIBHT REDCap Trainings are only available on an as-needed basis, so please reach out to us at IIBHTinfo@ohsu.edu to schedule a REDCap training. After attending the training, refer to the FAQs below for more information and reach out with any additional questions.

Where can I find the IIBHT PDF forms that are completed at enrollment and closure?

The fillable PDF forms will be sent to you upon completion of the IIBHT REDCap training. You can request a REDCap training by emailing IIBHTinfo@ohsu.edu.

Where can I find the manuals for each of the required forms?

The Ohio Scales Manual can be found here. The Hope Scale doesn’t have a manual, but more information can be found here. More information on the DSM-5 Level 1 and Level 2 Screening Form can be found here.

Who completes which IIBHT forms?

A QMHP or QMHA completes the Enrollment Form, Closure Form, and the Ohio: Clinician. The parent, guardian, or casworker completes the Ohio: Parent form. The youth completes the Ohio: Youth, Hope Scale, and DSM-5 Level 1 and Level 2 Screening Form(s).

Where can I find the forms in alternate languages?

Versions of the Ohio Scales in alternate languages can be found online. The Hope Scale: Spanish Version is not available online; please email IIBHTinfo@ohsu.edu for a copy.

What do I do if a youth is outside of the validated age range for a form?

Please use your best clinical judgment/discretion when administering the forms outside of the age range. We will accept any forms that are uploaded, even if they are outside of the age range (we can always exclude them from future analyses).

One of the questions on the Ohio Scale doesn’t apply to the youth because they are too young, what do I do?

The Ohio Scales Manual provides instructions for filling out these questions. An example of a question that may not be appropriate for younger youth would be item 3: “Dating or developing relationships with boyfriends or girlfriends.” This is what the Ohio Manual says to do in these instances: “A common question about the functioning scale involves the rating of items 3 and 13. For young children, raters often wonder how to rate items concerning vocational preparation (Item 13) or developing relationships with boyfriends or girlfriends (Item 3). On these items the rater should rate "OK (3)" if they are unsure or rate the youth based on what might be expected for their developmental level. For example, developmentally appropriate vocational preparation for a 7 year old typically involves school work, chores at home, and other work-like assignments. Note: If insufficient information is available to answer a specific item on the functioning scale, that item should be rated "OK (3)".”

Where do I upload the IIBHT forms that were completed for a youth?

All data is uploaded to REDCap via an online form. Please upload Enrollment Data here and Closure Data here.

I have one of the IIBHT fillable PDF forms open and I clicked on a bubble, how do I undo it?

We recommend downloading the forms and opening them using the Adobe Acrobat application. If you have Adobe Acrobat and view the document in that program, then you can undo a selection using the command ctrl z or by going to the top and clicking undo under the edit tab. If you open the form in Google Chrome, then there isn’t a way to undo a selection.

Can I change my data upload or update it if I receive more information?

Yes. However, you cannot upload the new information using the enrollment or closure link. Instead, you must email the new data or updates to IIBHTinfo@ohsu.edu.

I don’t remember if I submitted data for a youth, what do I do?

You can email us at IIBHTinfo@ohsu.edu and we can check for you. You can always email us with any questions you may have.

Is it okay to upload incomplete IIBHT forms or upload data for a youth without all of the forms completed?

Yes, you can upload an incomplete form or upload data for a youth without all of the forms completed. If you do either of these, please provide explanations for the missing information. If you don’t provide an explanation for missing information, then we will reach out to ask about it. If you have incomplete information and you know you are going to receive the rest of it soon, then it may just be easier to wait to upload until you have all of the information.