SWBHIPA brings behavioral health issues to the forefront of the discussions in health care in the State of New Mexico. SWBHIPA is working collaboratively with insurance companies, other provider associations and State government to help improve behavioral healthcare services in New Mexico.
SWBHIPA promotes empowerment in small businesses and behavioral health practices, supporting them in their efforts to provide behavioral health services and enhancing ease of access to behavioral healthcare services. This has a direct impact to New Mexico’s communities and the availability of behavioral healthcare services.
SWBHIPA provides high quality continuing education opportunities, including Evidence Based Therapy trainings, which are available to the membership and non-members alike. Providers can apply these CEUs to their annual education requirements.
SWBHIPA maintains a website which is available to the membership and the public. We have a ‘provider finder’ search engine to help the community access behavioral health providers. We regularly post updates on our activities and information to inform the public with updates on behavioral health news. The website also provides resources on insurance payors, current activities and news regarding behavioral healthcare.
SWBHIPA has part-time staff available to answer questions, offer direction and provide resources for provider practices.