How To Become A Provider In SWMBH’s Network
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Providers
SWMBH holds all SUD contracts directly between PIHP and SUD Provider. SWMBH performs access & UM, inclusive of referrals and authorizations, for non CMH SUD services. Substance Use Disorder (SUD) providers must complete a New SUD Provider application to join SWMBH’s provider panel. To join the SWMBH SUD panel, submit either the New SUD Net Cost Provider Application or the New SUD Provider Application, whichever is applicable to your organization.
If SWMBH determines a need for services and indicates they want to pursue a contract, the provider will be notified directly by SWMBH’s Provider Network Department. The notification will guide the next steps, including accessing the MDHHS Universal Credentialing system to apply for credentialing approval to provide services. This process requires completion of an application and submission of documentation.
The New SUD Provider application differs from the credentialing application. BOTH must be completed before services can be provided.
For more information regarding the Universal Credentialing Process, see the Universal Credentialing page. For questions about the SUD provider paneling/application process, please contact SWMBH’s Provider Network Department by emailing swmbhprovidernetwork@swmbh.org and a team member will respond to assist.
Autism/ABA Providers, Larger Specialized Residential Providers (5+ homes), Fiscal Management Providers
SWMBH assists these provider types with initial credentialing of the organization on behalf of SWMBH’s 8-County Region. Once Initial Credentialing is complete through the CRM, the 8 CMHSPs in SWMBH’s region are notified. If a CMHSP determines a need for services and indicates they want to pursue a contract, the provider will be notified directly by the CMHSP. Autism/ABA Providers, Larger Specialized Residential Providers (5+ homes), Fiscal Management Providers are required to credential their own individual licensed staff.
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and Crisis Residential Providers
SWMBH assists these provider types with initial credentialing of the organization on behalf of SWMBH’s 8-County Region. Once Initial Credentialing is complete through the CRM, the 8 CMHSPs in SWMBH’s region are notified. If a CMHSP determines a need for services and indicates they want to pursue a contract, SWMBH will reach out to the provider to facilitate the contract process on the CMHSP’s behalf. Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals and Crisis Residential Providers are required to credential their own individual licensed staff.
Mental Health Provider Network
Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports and Services is delegated to the eight CMHSP Participants in SWMBH’s region.
To join the CMHSP mental health provider panel, please reach out to the respective CMHSP to learn more about their new provider on-boarding process.
If the CMHSP determines a need for services and wishes to pursue a contract, the CMHSP will notify the provider directly. The notification will guide the next steps, including accessing the MDHHS Universal Credentialing system to apply for credentialing approval to provide services. This process requires completion of a credentialing application and submission of documentation. A provider must be credentialed to provide services.
To request more information on CMHSP provider panel/application process, please contact the respective CMHSP:
