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This page is designed to help current and prospective providers understand how to participate in the Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP). Here, you’ll find everything you need to post positions and manage documentation for internship and loan forgiveness opportunities.
Overview
The Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP) connects behavioral health providers with qualified students and recent graduates through paid internships and loan forgiveness programs.
Providers gain access to motivated candidates, financial support, and visibility across BHHEP’s recruitment network.
How Providers Benefit
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Paid Interns: Funded bachelor’s and master’s students ready to support your programs.
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Loan Forgiveness Programs: Up to $20,000 (Bachelor’s) or $40,000 (Master’s) in loan forgiveness for eligible hires.
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Recruitment Support: BHHEP promotes your open roles to behavioral health students and alumni.
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Marketing & Visibility: Job postings shared through BHHEP channels and social media.
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Retention & Stability: Both internships and loan forgiveness programs are designed to build lasting relationships, reducing turnover and strengthening your workforce.
Participating as a BHHEP provider is simple.
1. Get Approved
Confirm that your organization has an active BHHEP provider agreement. If you’re new, contact the BHHEP team to get set up.2. Post a Position
Share your open internship or entry-level behavioral health positions with the BHHEP team by emailing Talent@bhhep.org.3. Host an Intern or Employee
Once a candidate is matched, sign the internship agreement and begin the placement. Be sure to track and sign bi-weekly timesheets.4. Submit Forms and Timesheets
Submit the required ACH, W9, and timesheet forms to process payments. Payments are issued to providers within 15 days after month-end.5. Verify Employment
For participants in the loan forgiveness track, confirm employment at the start, one year, and two years into the commitment.
BHHEP providers play a key role in supporting students through their internships and employment commitments. Please review the responsibilities below to ensure smooth participation.
Internship Requirements
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Sign the internship agreement before the internship begins.
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Submit your ACH and W9 forms before any payments can be made.
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Ensure interns complete bi-weekly timesheets signed by their supervisor.
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Submit timesheets monthly; payment is issued within 15 days after submission.
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Loan Forgiveness Requirements
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Verify employment at three points: start, one year, and two years into the commitment.
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Notify the BHHEP team immediately if a participant leaves or is terminated.
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Here to support!
Have a question or need guidance with posting positions, completing forms, or managing interns?
Laura Young and her team are here to help.📧 Email: Talent@bhhep.org
She and her team can assist with:
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Submitting or updating internship postings
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Completing required provider forms
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Questions about timesheets or payment
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