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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 – August 2026
- Cohort 5 FAQs - August 2026
- Funding Selection Criteria – August 2026
August 2026 Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) Application
The August 2026 BHISP application will open on Monday, August 17, 2026, and will close on Monday, August 31, 2026. Those interested in applying should visit the online application link, which will go live on August 17, 2026, at 8:00AM EST and will close on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:59PM EST.
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