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Offering funding, internships, and connections to help students in Pennsylvania start meaningful careers in behavioral health. Apply today to take the next step toward a successful future in the field.
WHAT IS BHHEP?
Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP) is a tuition reimbursement program designed by The Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania (BHARP) and its member counties to increase the availability of high-quality candidates for the behavioral health HealthChoices provider network. The ultimate goal is to increase access to behavioral health services for our members by increasing provider staffing levels.
BHHEP is designed to provide prospective bachelor's- and master's-level college students in Pennsylvania with the opportunity for tuition assistance. In exchange, students would complete an internship with a provider during college and be placed with the same provider for two years of employment after graduation. BHHEP may also support a paid internship for students in lieu of tuition reimbursement.
WHO IS INVOLVED?
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The counties assist with the selection of providers that will participate in the program, as well as the selection of participating colleges/universities. The counties may also be involved in the selection of students. Counties may also be providers and offer support and oversight to students enrolled in the program.
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The provider is the entity with which the student will complete an internship during their senior year and, additionally, complete two years of employment with that same provider following graduation. The internship experience requirement is designed to ensure that both students and providers are a quality match, which will lead to the success of the individual with the provider.
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The college/university is the entity that is ultimately connected to both the county and the provider and finds qualified students who may take advantage of BHHEP.
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The BHHEP Advisory Council is a panel of counties that provides general decision making and overall communication regarding BHHEP.
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BHARP fulfills an administrative role in the development of necessary documents, ensures payments are made to colleges/universities for the student’s senior year, and facilitates the BHHEP Advisory Council meetings.
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To qualify, you must be a junior or senior at an accredited college or university in Pennsylvania with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in a behavioral health-related field of study.
Speak with your university or college academic advisor, BHARP (bhhep@bharp.org) or Community Famiy Advocates (lyoung@cfa.org) to learn more about the benefits of the BHHEP program and determine if it’s the right fit for you.
The application link is available directly on the BHHEP website here. Be sure to include all required documents to ensure your submission is complete and can be properly reviewed.
Once you submit your application, the BHHEP recruitment team will review your materials. If you meet the qualifications, you’ll be invited to participate in the student application screening process.
