- Be actively enrolled with NC Medicaid
- Maintain compliance with Clinical Coverage Policy 8F
- Have no sanctions within the past 24 months with Trillium
- Submit a formal application attesting willingness to meet Gold Standards
Gold Standard Certification RB-BHT
Gold Standard Certification for Research-Based Behavioral Health Treatment (RB-BHT) Providers
The Trillium Gold Standard Certification for Research-Based Behavioral Health Treatment (“RB-BHT”) establishes a voluntary program focused on promoting high quality performance standards. The program recognizes providers who demonstrate measurable clinical outcomes, meaningful caregiver engagement, workforce stability, coordinated step-down planning, and strong digital accountability.
This program is a Trillium-specific preferred provider distinction that exceeds baseline Medicaid compliance requirements. Providers with the Gold Standard or Gold Elite status have indicated they have exceeded the baseline requirements for RB-BHT providers.
Eligibility and Application:
Providers interested in submitting application for Trillium Gold Standard Certification for RBBHT providers must be fully contracted with Trillium to apply for Gold Standard Certification.
To apply, providers must:
- Agree to mandatory use of the Attend Behavior platform (see below for more details)
- Participate in periodic monitoring activities from Trillium
- Complete the RB-BHT Provider Interest form to schedule initial onboarding and training with Attend
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Trillium will use a proprietary set of scoring metrics to select suitable providers. We will notify all providers whether they have been selected or denied for the Gold Standard Certification. Providers must pass all 5 gates to earn Gold Certification. Certification is valid for one year and subject to periodic review.
Gold Standard Certification Gates
- Gate 1: Clinical Excellence
- Gate 2: Caregiver Empowerment
- Gate 3: Workforce Integrity
- Gate 4: Integrated Care Coordination & Step Down Planning
- Gate 5: Ethical Transparency & Accountability
*Providers who do not apply may continue operations under standard Trillium contractual requirements, but will not be eligible for future incentives. Gold Standard Certification is a performance distinction, not a network requirement.
RB-BHT Gold Standard and Attend Behavior Information Session Presentation
Why should providers use Attend Behavior?
This model enhances caregiver engagement, supports generalization of skills at home and in the community, and strengthens measurable outcomes — all while maintaining high clinical standards and ethical oversight. Available in partnership with Trillium at no cost to providers or their members and families served.
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