Description The purpose of the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals is to increase the supply of behavioral health professionals and improve the distribution of a well-trained behavioral health workforce. The program has a specific focus on understanding the needs of children, adolescents, and young adults at risk for mental health, trauma, and behavioral health disorders. The BHWET Program for Professionals prepares the workforce by emphasizing interprofessional team-based mode...
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Estimated Total Program Funding $59,600,000 Expected Number of Awards 101 Award Ceiling $600,000
Eligible Applicants - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Others Additional Eligibility Information Accredited institutions of higher education or accredited professional training programs that are establishing or expanding internships or other field placement See other submissions for other time frames that may apply to this NOFO. programs in mental health in psychiatry, psychology, school psychology, behavioral pediatrics, psychiatric nursing (which may include masters and doctoral level programs), social work, school social work, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment, marriage and family thera...
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Funding Type Grant Categories of Funding Activity - Health Opportunity Type Discretionary
Grantor Contact Information Contact Alita-Geri Carter at (301)594-4252 or email BHWETPro25@hrsa.gov Grantor Email bhwetpro25@hrsa.gov Other Grantor Informaiton Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration<br/>BHWETPro25@hrsa.gov