QCI Behavioral Health

What QCI Behavioral Health does

QCI Behavioral Health is a Maryland-licensed, CARF-accredited community mental health services provider operating three regional offices across Prince George's County, Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's counties), and Washington County. The company delivers a coordinated portfolio of services: an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) for office-based psychiatry, psychotherapy, and medication management; Mobile Treatment Services (MTS) providing assertive community-based treatment for severe mental illness; telehealth consultations; Homeless Programs for housing-insecure patients; Group Therapy; and field-based community therapy delivered by Maryland-licensed LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, and LCPC clinicians.

Underlying technology is conventional healthcare IT rather than a proprietary platform. QCI uses Adobe Sign for electronic referral forms and patient paperwork, telehealth video conferencing for remote sessions, and participates in the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) regional health information exchange to coordinate care across Maryland and Washington D.C. providers. A HIPAA-certified Quality Control Officer oversees privacy compliance.

QCI's revenue model is fee-for-service Medicaid and insurance billing. Medicaid is the primary payer for outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, and Mobile Treatment Services, with private insurance as a secondary stream. Customer acquisition is community-led: referrals originate from healthcare providers, partner agencies, and community organizations including NAMI Prince George's County, LARS, Mission of Love, and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. QCI also reaches patients through community events, open houses, resource directories, and an extensive online content library covering suicide prevention, food pantries, warming centers, and mental health awareness. Patient geography is restricted to English-speaking individuals within Maryland.

Name

QCI Behavioral Health

Legal name

QCI Behavioral Health, LLC

Website

https://qcihealth.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QCI Behavioral Health is a Maryland-based, CARF-accredited community mental health provider delivering outpatient therapy, mobile treatment, telehealth, and homeless programs across three regional offices in Prince George's County, Southern Maryland, and Washington County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAA

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFABAC

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYHLALAEAB

Psychiatry & Medication Management Platforms

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Behavioral & Mental Health Teletherapy Platforms

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Behavioral health care
• Psychiatric services
• Community mental health
• Telehealth therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Reimbursement: Primary revenue stream from Medicaid billing for mental health services including outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, and mobile treatment services. Services are regulated under Maryland Medicaid programs including the 80-Hour Rule for work requirements.
2. Insurance Billing: Services billed to private insurance providers. HIPAA-compliant privacy practices implemented for insurance payment processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

QCI Behavioral Health is a community-based mental health services provider offering outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) treatment, Mobile Treatment Services (MTS) for severe mental illness, telehealth consultations, homeless outreach programs, and group therapy. The organization delivers psychiatry, psychotherapy, nursing, and community support services across three regional offices in Maryland (Prince George's County, Southern Maryland, and Washington County).

Product overview

QCI Behavioral Health is a behavioral health services provider offering a coordinated suite of mental health services across multiple delivery channels. The core portfolio includes Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) for traditional office-based care, Mobile Treatment Services (MTS) for assertive community-based treatment of severe mental illness, Telehealth at QCI for remote video-based sessions, Homeless Programs for housing-insecure populations, Group Therapy for peer-supported treatment, and Community-Based Therapists providing in-home and field-based care. Services are provided in Prince George's County, Southern Maryland, and Washington County, Maryland, with CARF International accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Recovery-focused treatment goal: patients stabilizing to transition from mobile treatment to traditional outpatient programs

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAMI Prince George's CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter participated in QCI community open house events, supporting mental health awareness and access to services in Prince George's County.
• Mission of LoveminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community services organization vendor participating in QCI open house events providing resources to patients and community members.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026National suicide prevention lifeline partnered as vendor at community open house events, promoting crisis resources for mental health emergencies.
• Maryland WellnessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Health and wellness organization participating in QCI community open house events.
• Heart to HandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Community health organization vendor at QCI open house events supporting health screenings and community resources.
• Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc. (LARS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCI is a proud partner with LARS, which empowers individuals in need of food, housing, and financial assistance to achieve well-being, stability, and self-sufficiency. Partnership focuses on holistic community support services.
• Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional health information exchange serving Maryland and Washington D.C. QCI participates in CRISP sharing patient health information to provide faster access, better care coordination, and assist providers in informed decision-making. Patients may opt out by calling 1-877-952-7477.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sheppard Pratt Health System: Maryland's largest private nonprofit behavioral health provider, operating inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and community-based services statewide. Overlaps with QCI on OMHC and community-based outpatient care but at much larger scale and broader service portfolio, making it the dominant incumbent reference point.
• Acadia Healthcare: National publicly traded behavioral health operator with inpatient psychiatric facilities and a growing outpatient segment including community mental health centers. Broad incumbent reference point: similar outpatient services and Medicaid focus but at a vastly larger scale and inpatient-heavy portfolio.

Emerging players

• Talkiatry: National telepsychiatry platform partnering with health systems and payers to deliver in-network psychiatric care, including to Medicaid populations. Emerging digital competitor: directly comparable to QCI's telehealth and psychiatry services but with a tech-first, multi-state platform model.

Direct peers

• Cornerstone Montgomery: Maryland-based nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, assertive community treatment, supported employment, and housing services across Montgomery County. Highly comparable: same Maryland geography, similar OMHC + ACT-style mobile treatment model, Medicaid payer mix, and CARF-accredited operations.
• Chase Brexton Health Care: Maryland-based federally qualified health center (FQHC) providing integrated primary and behavioral health, including psychiatry and therapy, with locations across the state. Comparable on multi-site community mental health delivery, Medicaid-heavy payer mix, and Maryland-only footprint.
• People Encouraging People: Maryland-based behavioral health nonprofit serving individuals with mental illness through assertive community treatment, supported housing, and outpatient services in the Baltimore region. Directly comparable: similar community-anchored, Medicaid-funded, ACT/MTS-style model targeting SMI populations.
• BrightView Health: Multi-state outpatient addiction and mental health provider operating community-based clinics with telehealth, MAT, and counseling. Comparable on outpatient community mental health model, Medicaid reimbursement, and high-acuity SMI/SUD focus, though at significantly larger scale.
• Kolmac Outpatient Recovery: Mid-Atlantic outpatient behavioral health provider operating intensive outpatient programs, group therapy, psychiatry, and continuing care across Maryland and DC. Comparable on community-based outpatient model, group therapy modality, and Maryland/DC payer contracts.
• Way Station (now Congruent Behavioral Health Services): Maryland-based behavioral health nonprofit providing residential, outpatient, ACT, and supported employment services primarily in central Maryland. Comparable on assertive community treatment, SMI focus, Medicaid funding, and CARF-accredited operations.

Regional players

• CalvertHealth Behavioral Health: Hospital-affiliated outpatient behavioral health program in Calvert County, Maryland, providing therapy, psychiatry, and crisis services. Direct overlap with QCI's Southern Maryland service area, though smaller and tied to a health system rather than an independent OMHC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/QCIBehavioralHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qci-behavioral-health

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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