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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HIGHER EDUCATION PLAN (BHHEP)
BHHEP is a tuition reimbursement program designed by 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 bachelors-level college students in Pennsylvania with the opportunity to have the program pay for their entire senior year of classes. 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.
Who Can Apply?
BHHEP may be available at your college/university and is not limited to a specific college/university.
To apply a student must:
Be a junior in an accredited college or university.
Have a genuine interest in the behavioral health field.
How To Apply
To apply to BHHEP, a prospective student must provide the following items:
A BHHEP Application
The following documents:
A current resume
A letter of recommendation from the student’s college/university faculty member advocating for participation in BHHEP
A personal statement from the student on why they are a good fit for the program
A copy of transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable)
A copy of the student’s driver’s license
Please submit all above listed required materials securely to: cklinger@bharp.org