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DBT Implementation Resources

The Center for Evidence to Practice (Center for E2P) has worked with the Treatment Implementation Collaborative (TIC) to compile relevant resources for clinicians who are either currently in DBT training, completed DBT training, or have become DBT certified. 

For more information on the DBT model and the training and certification requirements set by OBH, check out pages 461-476 in the LDH Behavioral Health Provider Manual, which is accessible by clicking the image below or by using the following link: https://www.lamedicaid.com/provweb1/Providermanuals/manuals/BHS/BHS.pdf

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DBT Cohort 4 Training Requirements and DBTCCS Measures Scoring

DBT is an intensive model that requires robust training and consultation. In addition to training and consultation, DBT teams and clinicians are required to submit recordings of select sessions with their clients in both individual and group sessions. These recordings are graded based on specific criteria. We suggest accessing the below documents to learn more about the training timeline and the grading process.

Cohort 4 Attendance Requirements
DBT Roll-Out Protocol

DBT Cohort 4 Consultation Call Schedule

Access the consultation call schedule for DBT Cohort 4 by clicking the button below. If you have any questions about consultation, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will do our best to assist you.

DBT Cohort 4 Consultation Call Schedule

DBT Fee Schedule and Billing Code

LDH-OBH has published a tracking code and fee schedule for DBT for individual therapy and skills group. These codes are located on page 2 of the below document. 

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Quarterly DBT Leadership Calls

The Center for E2P and TIC along with representatives from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) meet with the current DBT teams on a quarterly basis to track progress of DBT implementation on an agency level and to identify any barriers to implementation. Required attendees and other interested individuals only need to register once for all instances of this meeting. Upcoming calls and the registration link can be found below.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 3:00pm-4:30pm CDT

https://lsuhsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/fvU4UzugT-GpS0pZpM4B_w

Medicaid MCO Credentialing

For assistance with Medicaid MCO credentialing and questions about billing, please refer to the document below.

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DBT Program Lift-Off Activities

For insight into the necessary efforts required to successfully implement a DBT program within your agency, reference the guide below.

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TIC Training Portal for E2P DBT Trainees

Below you will find the access information for TIC online courses for E2P DBT trainees. These courses are aimed at refreshing topics covered in training. 

Link: www.ticllc.org/training-portal-la-obh-lsu

Password: TIC/DBT/LA

Access Period: January 2024 through December 31, 2026

Courses Included:

  1. Advanced Topics in DBT: Creating High Fidelity, Effective Consultation Teams©
  2. Advanced Topics in DBT: DBT for Substance Use Disorder (DBT-SUD)©
  3. Averting the Crisis: Coaching in DBT©
  4. Back into the Book: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder©
  5. Conceptualizing Cases in DBT©
  6. Master Class: Core Skills in DBT©
  7. Maximizing Mindfulness©
  8. Pre-Treatment: Setting the Stage for DBT Stage 1©
  9. Understanding Effective Supervision/Consultation in DBT©
  10. Using the Secondary Targets in DBT©
  11. What are the Roles in a DBT Program©
  12. When a Client Dies by Suicide: Pointers for Taking Care of Clients and Therapists©

Marketing Your Program

Language statement to utilize when marketing your DBT program throughout Louisiana:

Our agency has received training from a Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) approved Comprehensive DBT treatment program offering all modes of treatment (individual, skills, coaching, and consultation team).

Office of Behavioral Health - Approved Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Qualified (OBH-Approved DBT Qualified) Individuals

We are proud to present the E2P DBT Trainees who have completed all training, consultation, and submissions to become DBT Certified!
  1. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (FPHSA)
    1. Jennifer Prescott, LPC
    2. Kristine Berger, LCSW
  2. Unlimited Alternatives to Change
    1. Anastassia Mullins, LPC
    2. Blaine Bonnett, LCSW, LPC-S
    3. Nicole Sweet, LMSW
  3. Acadiana Area Human Services District (AAHSD)
    1. Nanette Angelle, LPC
    2. Carissa Breaux, LCSW
    3. Valarie Prince, LAC
  4. Abundant Behavioral Health, Inc.
    1. Ashley Robinson, LPC
    2. Caila Palmer, PLPC
    3. Staci Whiteside, LPC-S
    4. Vinyette Morell, PLPC
  5. JMJ Psychological Services
    1. Dr. Maxine Campbell, Ph.D.
    2. Samuel Chesterfield, LPC-S
    3. Sugcora Knighton, LPC-S
  6. Motivate Wellness Behavioral & Relationship Health Services, LLC
    1. Constance Weldon, PLPC
    2. Kayla Rico, PLPC
  7. Top-Notch Behavioral Healthcare Services, LLC
    1. Litonia Landry, MSW
    2. Shanetha Callihan, LMSW
  8. Transitions Counseling and Development Center
    1. Alisa Turner, LPC-S
    2. Cherisha Smith, PLPC

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