The Mental Health Clinical Advisory Group (MHCAG) was established by the Oregon Legislature in 2017.
The MHCAG is required by
statute to “develop evidence-based algorithms for mental health treatments, including treatments with mental health drugs.” Additionally, MHCAG must provide recommendations to the Oregon Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on:
- The implementation of evidence-based algorithms;
- Any changes needed to the preferred drug list used by the Authority;
- Practice guidelines for the treatment of mental health disorders; and
- Coordinating the work of the group with an entity that offers a psychiatric advice hotline (the Oregon Psychiatric Access Line).
All
MHCAG recommendations are posted to this website within 30 days of approval by the membership.
OHA welcomes all participants. If you have any questions about accommodations or need any assistance to participate, please call or email: Andrew Gibler, PharmD, at 503-878-1395 (voice/text) or
andrew.n.gibler@oha.oregon.gov. All relay calls are accepted.
Current Focus
In 2024 the MHCAG will work on developing clinical guidance documents related to movement disorders, sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Seeking Members
OHA continuously accepts applications for the MHCAG. Generally, OHA evaluates applications no later than 60 days prior to each upcoming vacancy. Please email Andrew Gibler, PharmD, at:
andrew.n.gibler@oha.oregon.gov to express interest in future vacancies.
The MHCAG has upcoming vacancies for the following:
- One individual representing a coordinated care organization (open 6/1/25)
- Clinical Psychologist (open 6/1/25)
- A member of a federally recognized Oregon Indian tribe (currently open)
MHCAG Membership Application packet
About MHCAG Meetings
- All meetings are conducted virtually. There are no in-person meetings.
- Each meeting has a short public comment/testimony period. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes each.
- Each speaker must return a completed and signed
public comment form directly after the conclusion of the meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
MHCAG Meeting Schedule
Upcoming Meetings
MHCAG Meeting Docs
Meeting Documents