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The BHSS is responsible for coordinating and supporting the behavioral healthcare of patients with a specific role to provide brief treatment for mild-to-moderate symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. The BHSS maintains and tracks an active registry of patients, provides culturally responsive and evidence-informed interventions in a stepped care model, uses measurement-based care strategies to refer patients needing high-intensity psychotherapy, engages in case management, and facilitates referrals to clinic sanctioned services within the community. 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