What is a Site Champion?

A Site Champion is a physician or established leader in the participating practice who is engaged, energetic, and passionate about the intersection of behavioral and physical health.

This individual will support the advancement of best practices and communicate performance, quality initiative and educational information to members of the practice. They attend all training sessions with the MI Mind team, identify successes and work through barriers at their site.

• Primary Care Site Champions are current role models and leaders in their practices. This physician should have an innovative spirit, engage in supporting and encouraging their team, and have a heart for improving mental health.
• Behavioral Health Site Champions are psychiatrists or psychologists who are current role models and leaders at their practices. They should work collaboratively with other members of their team, including social workers, and be familiar with clinic processes and protocols.