Elms College is honored to have been granted additional funding for Behavioral Health Field Programs from the State of Massachusetts. Through the governor’s office, this initiative aims to support individuals pursuing their education to become behavioral health professionals and increase the number of available professionals. This grant will help cover required placements and internships for those pursuing their education in behavioral health degree programs. It will reduce financial barriers to achieving their degree while offering them invaluable experience.
Elms College offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in the following behavioral health fields, including Social Work, Psychology, and Applied Behavioral Analysis. These programs are critical in addressing the growing demand for skilled behavioral health professionals in our community.
“Elms College is proud to educate behavioral health professionals to serve our community”, said Joyce Hampton, Elms College Vice President of Academic Affairs.“We are grateful that so many of our students can complete their internships and practicums with transformative local organizations, and this state funding provides timely student support to help lighten the load.”
The need for more behavioral health professionals is driven by several factors, including the continuous mental health crisis, which has increased the demand for care. Additionally, this will allow for more equitable access to care for those across our community. Elms College is excited to educate more students to become effective and compassionate behavioral health professionals.