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Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP)
Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) Overview
The Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) aims to increase the number of qualified behavioral health professionals in Michigan by providing a stipend of up to $15,000 to eligible student interns. MI-BHISP stipends are intended for interns who are in the process of completing a bachelor or graduate level behavioral health degree program that leads to a behavioral health profession dedicated to serving children.
The internship must be completed in the Michigan public behavioral health-based system defined as a local prepaid inpatient health plan, community mental health service program or subcontracted entity, tribal health centers, Indian Health Service/tribally operated facility/program or urban Indian clinic.
Interns must be in the process of completing a degree that would lead to one of the following professions: Behavior Analyst, Marriage or Family Therapist, Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist. A commitment to seeking employment in Michigan's behavioral health sector after graduation is required.
- MI-BHISP 2026 Flyer
- Program Details – January 2026
- Cohort 4 FAQs - January 2026
- Funding Selection Criteria – January 2026
January 2026 Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) Application
The January 2026 Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) application will open on Jan. 12, 2026, and will close on Jan. 26th at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. To apply, please visit the application link here.
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