Helping Mental Health Service Organizations Reach Their Prime

CCBHC Readiness, Certification, and Sustainability

Primetime Partners provides executive-level consulting to mental health organizations seeking to expand services, achieve national certification, and build long-term clinical and financial sustainability.Our specialty is helping mental health organizations navigate the CCBHC implementation and certification process to strengthen operations and secure enhanced Medicaid reimbursement.This means expanded clinical services for your community and better financial health for your organization.

Strategic Consulting for Mental Health Organizations

Primetime Partners works with community mental health centers and behavioral health organizations to align clinical excellence, operational readiness, and financial stability.Our consulting approach is grounded in real-world leadership experience and a clear understanding of the regulatory, financial, and workforce pressures facing mental health providers today.

Core Areas of Focus

CCBHC Certification Support
Guidance through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) process, including readiness assessment, application support, documentation, and implementation planning.Service Array Expansion
Strategic planning to expand or strengthen service offerings in alignment with CCBHC certification criteria and community need.Financial Sustainability & Enhanced Medicaid Reimbursement
Support in leveraging CCBHC certification to access enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and improve long-term financial viability.Operational & Clinical Alignment
Helping leadership teams align clinical goals with operational systems, staffing models, and compliance requirements.

Why Primetime Partners

• Executive leadership experience in mental health systems
• Practical, hands-on consulting grounded in real operations
• Focus on both mission impact and financial strength
• National certification expertise with local, organization-specific solutionsPrimetime Partners helps organizations move beyond short-term survival toward stability, readiness, and sustained impact.

About Tom Petrizzo

Founder and Principal of Primetime Partners

Professional
Tom Petrizzo is the former Chief Executive Officer of Beacon Mental Health in Kansas City, where he served from January 2014 to August 2025. Under his leadership, Beacon became a nationally recognized Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration site in 2017 and has served as the safety-net behavioral health provider for the North Kansas City metropolitan area (collectively known as the Northland) since 1973.Beacon serves nearly 10,000 adults and children across Platte, Clay, and Ray counties. Throughout his tenure, Tom led the organization through significant clinical, operational, and financial growth while navigating the complexities of national certification and Medicaid reimbursement.In addition to his organizational leadership roles, Tom serves as part-time Executive Director of the Metro Council of Behavioral Health Clinics (MentalhealthKC.org). This regional coalition is focused on advancing access to mental health services across the Kansas City metropolitan area. In this role, he works with providers, policymakers, and community partners to strengthen collaboration and improve mental health outcomes at a systems level.Prior to Beacon, Tom served as Chief Executive Officer of Ozark Guidance Center in Springdale, Arkansas, from 2007 to 2013. He has worked in nonprofit behavioral health leadership and management since 1992. Tom began his professional career as an attorney in Houston, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Georgetown University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston.CCBHC Experience
In addition to his executive leadership roles, Tom has extensive experience supporting organizations pursuing CCBHC certification and sustainability. He serves as a part-time consultant for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC), working with SAMHSA-funded CCBHC grantees.Tom also hosts a monthly webinar, the CCBHC Grantee Executives Cohort Call, which he has facilitated for more than four years. Through this work, he has mentored, coached, and advised organizations in Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, and Missouri as they navigate CCBHC readiness, certification, continuation, and enhancement.Personal
Tom lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife, Teri Classick. He enjoys spending time with his two adult daughters, Jennifer and Madeline, and their families. In his free time, Tom enjoys hiking, jogging, and following the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.

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