The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is accepting applications through June 15 for the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Internship Program, which provides financial support to students completing unpaid internships that prepare them for careers in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
Eligible students pursuing degrees in social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing or physician assistant studies may receive stipends of up to $20,000, depending on internship requirements. Participants must commit to providing SUD services to Michigan residents after graduation.
MDHHS has allocated $3.5 million for the program, which is funded through the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund and could support up to 350 students. Additional eligibility requirements and application materials are available on the MDHHS website.
Members are encouraged to share this opportunity with eligible students and interns pursuing careers in substance use disorder treatment.
Members with questions may contact Lenise Freeman at the MHA.