The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has allocated $3.5 million for the Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program. This program will offer up to $15,000 stipends to student interns enrolled in behavioral health degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate level.
Students are eligible to apply for the stipend if they are pursuing careers as marriage or family therapists, behavior analysts, social workers, professional counselors or psychologists and have secured an unpaid internship in Michigan at one of, or contracted by, the following behavioral health settings:
- Community Mental Health agency
- Pre-paid Inpatient Health Plans
- Tribal Health Centers Indian Health Service/Tribally Operated Facility or Program/Urban Indian Clinic
- Public School
Through this program, MDHHS aims to address the growing demand for behavioral health professionals in the state. The stipends could fund between 230 and 700 interns.
Participants applying for the stipends should be dedicated to working in the behavioral health sector within Michigan. Members seeking more information about the program may refer to the Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program application.
Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.