Behavioral Health Integration Project

The Behavioral Health Integration Project (BHIP) is a federally funded grant project offering MSW students who have a passion for integrated behavioral health and an interest in working with rural and/or medically underserved populations the opportunity to receive specialized training in behavioral health integration. 

Behavioral health integration is more than addressing mental health or physical health concerns. It is a philosophy of care that deepens understanding of the complex interactions of organic, external, and individual factors that impact health and well-being. Students develop skills in assessing and addressing these complex interactions that can be applied in a variety of settings. BHIP cohort members receive additional training and support, and a $10,000 stipend, distributed over the academic year. 

The primary goal of BHIP is workforce development in behavioral health integration with a focus on training those from and those working with rural and historically underserved communities (e.g. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, low-income, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+). All participants are asked to make a commitment to pursuing post-graduation employment in working with or in these communities.

For more information about BHIP, please check out the FAQ page. If you don't see your question answered there, please contact BHIP Program Assistant Katie Cagle (cagle@pdx.edu). 

Applications for Advanced Standing students will open in March 15, 2024

Applications due by March 29, 2024 at 5pm.