Integrated Behavioral Health Pipeline Program
The Integrated Behavioral Health Program prepares second-year Master of Social Work (MSW) students for careers in community health and integrated behavioral healthcare. Students complete a nine-month internship within a community health center where they will support patients and staff. Designed in partnership with Comprehensive Community Health Center, local universities, and CCALAC member health centers, the program provides intensive training and hands-on experience to MSW interns committed to working in community and integrated behavioral health.
Interns will receive didactic trainings on key topics in community health and integrated behavioral healthcare, opportunities for mentorship/shadowing of physician leaders, a cohort of colleagues, and a certificate and stipend of up to $9,000 upon the completion of the program.
Key Program Benefits include:
- Hands-on training in community and integrated behavioral health
- Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals
- Opportunity to network with healthcare professionals
- Career development in community health settings
- Stipend and certificate upon completion
Program Timeline:
- Application opens: January 2026
- MSW interns apply and interview for internships at a CCALAC member health center: January – May 2026
- Application closes: April 2026
- Acceptance letters sent: May 2026
- Program orientation: August 2026
- Internship begins: September 2026
- Program ends: May 2027
Note: This timeline is subject to change. Applicants will be notified if any changes arise.
Application Now Open!
Deadline: April 1, 2026 at 11:59PM
Member Health Centers: If interested in hosting a MSW intern at your health center this program year, please complete the AHIP – Health Center Application.
Thank you to our program sponsors!
