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Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions, 24000 Alicia Parkway, #17/345, Mission Viejo, CA (2026)

02/10/2026

Psychiatry Billing: Documentation Requirements That Protect Reimbursement and Compliance | Accurate psychiatry billing starts with complete, defensible documentation. Missing or inconsistent records can lead to denials, delayed payment, and compliance risk.

⚖️ Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions breaks down what documentation is typically required, including:

• Core clinical elements to support medical necessity
• Time, frequency, and service details needed for billing
• Common documentation gaps that trigger payer scrutiny
• Best practices to strengthen audit readiness

📝 Read the full guide here:
circabehavioral.com/what-documentation-is-required-for-psychiatry-billing/

For more compliance and operational support, visit:
circabehavioral.com

02/06/2026

✅ Licensing & Accreditation Support for Behavioral Health Programs.

State licensing + national accreditation can feel overwhelming, especially with changing regulations. Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions helps you get it done the right way with a structured, hands-on approach.

What Circa supports you with:
• Compliance review + gap analysis
• Policies & procedures
• Accreditation readiness plans
• Mock surveys + on-site prep
• Guidance for Joint Commission or CARF accreditation
• Ongoing regulatory support

🚀 If you’re building, expanding, or preparing for accreditation, start here: circabehavioral.com/services/licensing-and-accreditation/

01/27/2026

🎤 NAATP National 2026 | Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference

Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions is proud to partner with NAATP for the 47th Annual Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference.

Maeve O’Neill, MEd, LPC-S, CHC, EdD Candidate - is contributing as a planning committee member and will also be presenting at this year’s conference on:

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕚 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
🎙 Highly Reliable Organizations: Essential Elements to Prevent Burnout, Detect Turnover, and Correct Cultures

Maeve’s session will focus on building reliable organizational systems that support staff retention, identify early warning signs of burnout, and correct cultural issues before they escalate.

Circa values its continued collaboration with NAATP and the opportunity to contribute to thoughtful leadership conversations within behavioral health.

🔗 Learn more about NAATP National 2026 and the full program:
https://www.naatp.org/resources/news/naatp-announces-program-and-speaker-lineup-naatp-national-2026/jan-21-2026

01/17/2026

📅 2026 ATAC Annual Meeting | Industry leaders & treatment providers will gather in Long Beach, CA on Jan 20, 2026 for ATAC’s annual meeting, covering key legislative and regulatory updates shaping addiction treatment in the year ahead.

🔗 Register at: https://events.atac.org/

Nikki Hart, Operations Manager at Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions, will be attending — feel free to say hello! 🤝

01/16/2026

📅 2026 ATAC Annual Meeting | Industry leaders & treatment providers will gather in Long Beach, CA on Jan 20, 2026 for ATAC’s annual meeting, covering key legislative and regulatory updates shaping addiction treatment in the year ahead.

🔗 Register at: https://events.atac.org/

Nikki Hart, Operations Manager at Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions, will be attending — feel free to say hello! 🤝

01/13/2026

🧩 AI in Behavioral Health: Compliance Isn’t Optional | AI is rapidly moving from concept to reality in behavioral health. Ambient scribing, automated audits, and workflow intelligence can reduce burnout and improve care — but only if implemented with compliance-by-design.

Our latest white paper, written in partnership with Navix, outlines how organizations can prepare for AI without compromising HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, or accreditation standards.

Here are three takeaways:

✔ A BAA isn’t enough for SUD records
Tools must be architected for 42 CFR Part 2, not just HIPAA — especially when handling SUD data and consent structures.

✔ Documentation remains the “Golden Thread” - AI must preserve alignment between treatment plans and clinical notes to avoid audit findings and payor risk.

✔ Vendor vetting must go beyond “HIPAA compliant” - Questions around training data, audit logs, deletion protocols, and hosting environments are now essential.

Behavioral health leaders who plan ahead won’t just meet the standards — they’ll protect clinicians, patients, and organizational stability.

📬 Want the full AI readiness checklist?
Email: joey@navixhealth.com

🏢 About the Authors:

Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions -
Accreditation & compliance consultants specializing in Joint Commission, CARF, operational audits, and crisis management.
🔗 https://circabehavioral.com

Navix -
AI-first CRM/EMR platform for behavioral health: ambient scribing, automated compliance auditing, and secure data architecture.
🔗 www.navixhealth.com

01/08/2026

📣 51st Annual Winter Symposium | Speaker Spotlight: We’re excited to share that Maeve O’Neill, MEd, LPC-S, CHC, EdD Candidate will be presenting at the 51st Annual Winter Symposium.

🎤 Session: Wholehearted Journey to Ethics & Compliance

In behavioral healthcare, leadership and organizational systems can get complicated fast and it’s easy to fall into repeating old ways, duplicating ineffective practices, or relying on processes that don’t truly support staff or quality care. Maeve’s session will walk through essential elements that strengthen resilience, compassion, regulatory readiness, and a culture of ethics and compliance, helping teams stay healthy, supported, and equipped to provide safe, high-quality care.

🗓️ January 25, 2026
🕓 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
📍 Room - Santa Fe | Hotel Polaris
Colorado Springs, CO

👤 Speaker:
Maeve O’Neill, MEd, LPC-S, CHC, EdD Candidate
National Compliance Director
Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions

Register at:
https://web.cvent.com/event/ef1b941b-f18f-49dc-aa23-d75db9c3cbfa/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce

12/25/2025

🎄 Wishing you a beautiful Christmas and a peaceful New Year. May this season bring joy, connection, and moments of rest as you welcome the year ahead.

From all of us at Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions ✨️

12/17/2025

Preparation for January 2026 ✨️ Every January, The Joint Commission releases its annual updates that impact Behavioral Health Care & Human Services programs. These changes often include revised standards, updated Elements of Performance, and new expectations for safety, quality, documentation, and organizational leadership.

For many providers, the start of the year brings questions like:
• What updates apply to our specific programs?
• Do our current policies meet the revised standards?
• Are staff prepared for new survey expectations?
• What gaps should we address before our next accreditation review?

Circa Behavioral Healthcare Solutions can help your team get ahead of these updates instead of reacting to them later in the year.

Our specialists support organizations by:
• Reviewing January updates and translating them into clear action steps
• Assessing your current policies, forms, and workflows for alignment
• Training leadership and staff on new survey expectations
• Conducting focused compliance or mock-survey reviews
• Strengthening readiness across compliance, clinical, and organizational culture

Prepare With Confidence
If you'd like help interpreting the January updates or ensuring your organization is survey-ready, Call 📞 (888) 458-6619

🌐 Circabehavioral.com

12/08/2025

🧠 Free Virtual Su***de Prevention Training for Counselors & Therapists | “Saving Lives in Treatment & Recovery: Su***de Prevention Strategies for Counselors & Therapists Around the Holidays,” a free CE training hosted by CCAPP.

📅 Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PT)
📍 Location: Online / Virtual
🎓 CEs: 2 hours

This training will cover clinical warning signs, holiday-related risk factors, and evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies to better support clients through the season.

🔗 Register here: https://ccappce.com/course/saving-lives

12/03/2025

🌵 Devon Wayt to speak at TCIV West 2025 | This December, Devon Wayt, BSM, MBA, joins an expert panel addressing one of the most pressing topics in behavioral healthcare: audits, regulations, and compliance.

🎤 Session: “Audits, Regulations, Compliance — Oh My!”
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:15 – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Princess Ballroom – Salons D–G

If you’ll be at TCIV West, be sure to add this session to your schedule and hear Devon’s perspective on navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

Register at: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/tciv/session/audits-regulations-compliance-oh-my

11/24/2025

🧡 As Thanksgiving week begins, we’re wishing you simple moments of warmth, connection, and ease.

For everyone in the behavioral-health community — providers, partners, families, and alumni — we hope the days ahead bring good company, good food, and a gentle pause before the season picks up again.

May your week feel unrushed, grounded, and full of the small moments that make this time of year meaningful.

Circabehavioral.com

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