Workforce Development Opportunities
The Capacity Building Center is dedicated to supporting behavioral health careers and empowering students with the information and technical assistance they need to make a profound difference. We are committed to sharing professional opportunities and meaningful pathways that drive lasting impact in the behavioral health field.
Resources for Michigan Behavioral Health Workforce Members
Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program (MI-BHISP) Overview
Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP) Overview
Resources for Michigan Behavioral Health Workforce Members One-Pager

Educational Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

Improving MI Practices (IMP) is a dynamic and continuously evolving web-based platform tailored to support Michigan’s public behavioral health workforce and professionals. IMP provides a wealth of free CEUs and other resources aimed at helping professionals better serve individuals in need and improving quality of care. IMP offers a comprehensive collection of free, high-quality continuing education resources designed for professionals to raise awareness and support the recovery of individuals and families facing mental illness and substance use disorders. Through new courses, updates to existing content, and redevelopment of older materials, IMP ensures that Michigan’s public health professionals stay equipped with the latest knowledge in specialty, evidence-based, best, and promising practices.
Visit improvingpractices.org to get started!
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Children’s Coordinated Health Policy and Supports advances the use of evidence-based practices across Michigan’s public mental health system, including Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs) and their provider networks. CMHEBP offers Michigan’s public mental health professionals access to practical tools, implementation support, and targeted training to support high-quality service delivery. Strengthen your impact with evidence-based practices proven to improve outcomes for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances.
Visit cmhebps.org to explore resources and take the next step in advancing effective practice statewide.