New Directions Behavioral Health (now Lucet)
Matt Forbes has extensive experience in IT management, notably serving as the IT Manager for New Directions Behavioral Health since March 2010, following a transition from The Epoch Group, where Matt held the position of IT Manager for Data Center Operations. Forbes demonstrated a strong ability to enhance team performance and security standards during a critical period of transition within Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City subsidiaries. Prior to this, Forbes was Vice President at Virtual nVision, LLC., where a pioneering classroom automation software was developed, as well as COO/CIO at Foss Training and Consulting, Inc. and IT Manager at Conseva Learning Center of Kansas City, focusing on technology strategy and infrastructure support.
New Directions Behavioral Health (now Lucet)
New Directions Behavioral Health, founded in 1995, is dedicated to helping people find a healthy balance and improve health through positive change. We offer managed behavioral healthcare, employee assistance programs, organizational consulting, and health coaching programs. As behavior change experts, we provide a full range of proven practices to help individuals attain healthier and more balanced lifestyles. In fact, we serve the behavioral health needs of millions of people across the nation. New Directions is one of the fastest growing behavioral health care companies in the nation. Our services have earned national recognition and awards for innovation and best practices. And we are accredited by NCQA as an MBHO and by URAC for health utilization management and case management.