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Hand N Hand Consulting

Arizona Behavioral Health Consultants. Build care that lasts.

Work with behavioral health consultants who help you launch an Arizona behavioral or mental health agency, or strengthen an established program. Get practical support with licensing, clinical operations and the people delivering care.

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Start with a clear plan. Give your team support.
Keep care at the center.

Opening an agency means bringing a service model, staff and operating systems together. Running one means keeping those systems working as needs change. Our consulting services support both.

Explore support for your agency

Support for your agency. From plans to practice.

Our behavioral health consultants work with aspiring owners, licensed agencies and providers needing clinical support. Your service model and goals shape the work we do together.

Connect your agency’s plans, clinical systems and team around the care you provide.
See the consulting process

Startup and agency planning

Turn your service idea into an operating plan that accounts for the people you will serve and the work your agency will need to manage.

  • Business, continuity and growth plans
  • Service planning and site selection
  • Policies, procedures and staff training
  • General consultation for agency decisions

Licensing and accreditation guidance

Identify the requirements that apply to your agency and organize the work needed for applications, renewals and payer participation.

  • Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licensing
  • Department of Child Safety (DCS) requirements when relevant to your services
  • Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provider enrollment
  • Accreditation preparation and insurance credentialing

Clinical program development

Give your team clear documentation practices, supervision arrangements and training that support consistent care.

  • Clinical supervision and continuing education (CEUs)
  • Clinical policies and staff development
  • Clinical note and treatment plan review
  • Electronic health record (EHR) selection and workflows

Contract therapy and clinical support

Discuss the clinical capacity your agency needs and the support available within your service scope.

  • Individual, group and teletherapy services
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Substance use therapy
  • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Your agency’s next step starts here.

Choose the path that matches your agency today. Each timeline shows how our consulting services support the decisions, preparation and ongoing work involved.

  1. Discuss your agency plans

    We start with your background, the services you want to offer and the people you plan to serve. Bring your questions about readiness, licensing and the practical work of opening an agency.

    The consultation helps us identify potential barriers, discuss suitable service lines and outline a next step. You can also decide whether our ongoing consulting service fits your needs.

  2. Build your startup plan

    We help develop your business and continuity plans around the services you intend to provide. This includes reviewing service options, community needs and the resources your agency will need.

    Site selection guidance considers client access, licensing needs and your growth plans. The goal is a workable plan before you commit to the next stage.

  3. Prepare licensing and payer applications

    We help identify applicable ADHS licensing requirements, prepare supporting documents and develop policies for your service model. Accreditation preparation and DCS-related requirements are addressed where relevant.

    We also guide AHCCCS enrollment and insurance credentialing preparation. These are distinct processes: a facility license, provider enrollment and a payer contract serve different purposes. Each authority or payer makes its own decisions.

  4. Prepare your team and systems

    We help define staff roles, plan recruitment and onboarding, and organize clinical supervision. Training and continuing education plans give your team a structure for developing its skills.

    EHR guidance covers system selection, documentation and billing workflows. We work with your team on the practical setup needed to support service delivery.

  5. Prepare to launch your programs

    We review staff files, documentation processes and clinical workflows before services begin. This helps your team identify gaps and understand its responsibilities.

    Support can include individual and group therapy, teletherapy, trauma-informed care and PBIS within your agreed service scope. We also help align billing and documentation practices with the programs you plan to deliver.

  6. Continue with support after launch

    As your agency begins operating, we help review clinical documentation, conduct internal audits and update policies. Ongoing guidance also supports new staff and additional programs.

    Discuss add-on clinical hour packages when you need more therapist or supervision capacity. Grant-writing support can help you prepare funding proposals for appropriate opportunities.

A useful conversation starts with your priorities.

You can bring an early idea or a specific operational challenge. These details help us focus the consultation on the support your agency needs.

Your services and community

Tell us who you serve, the programs you offer or plan to open, and the locations you are considering.

Your current stage

Outline your licensing progress, staffing and clinical systems, along with any deadlines or upcoming reviews.

Your questions and goals

Bring the decisions you are weighing, the gaps you want to address and the support your team needs most.

Meet the people behind Hand N Hand

Your questions about behavioral health consulting.

Understand the service, consultation fee and agreement terms before you book.

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What does a behavioral health consultant help an agency with?

We support the business and clinical operations of Arizona behavioral and mental health agencies. Services include startup planning, licensing guidance, policy development, staff training, clinical documentation and contract therapy support.

The consultation helps define the work your agency needs and what will be included in an ongoing service agreement.

Do you work with mental health agencies?

Yes. Behavioral health includes mental health and substance use services, and our consultants support Arizona providers planning or operating these programs.

Bring your service model to the consultation. We’ll confirm whether our consulting services fit your agency before any ongoing work begins.

How much does the initial consultation cost?

The initial behavioral health consultation costs $250 as a one-time fee and lasts two hours. We discuss your agency, share our industry knowledge and answer your questions.

How much do ongoing consulting services cost?

The monthly cost depends on the services you need, the level of support and the volume of services your agency provides or plans to offer. We discuss pricing during the initial consultation after reviewing your situation.

Do you offer à la carte consulting services?

Our consulting services are provided through an ongoing agreement. We do not offer individual, à la carte consulting assignments.

This lets us support your agency through preparation, service delivery and the operational needs that follow.

How long is the agreement, and how can I cancel?

Our consulting agreement runs for 12 months and includes an option to cancel services with 30 days’ written notice.

Are facility licensing, AHCCCS enrollment and insurance credentialing the same process?

They are separate processes. Your service model determines which requirements apply. ADHS licenses health care facilities; AHCCCS enrolls Medicaid providers; health plans have their own participation and credentialing processes. We help you organize the work without treating one approval as a substitute for another.

See the current ADHS licensing resources and AHCCCS provider enrollment guidance. Agencies serving children in DCS care can also review DCS provider resources.

Let’s plan the next step for your agency.

Discuss the agency you want to open or the program you want to strengthen with our behavioral health consultants. We’ll help you identify where consulting support can make a difference.

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