Midsouth Integrated Behavioral Health Training Initiative (MIBH-TI)

What is MIBH-TI?

The Midsouth Integrated Behavioral Health Training Initiative (MIBH-TI) is a collaborative grant between the School of Social Work and Department of CEPR. MIBH-TI is funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Grant (M01HP31365). It is a training program and stipend that funds 30 master's level students per year, beginning in 2017 and ending in 2021. MIBH-TI is open to master's students in the fields of social work, school counseling, mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling at the University of Memphis' Main and Lambuth campuses. MIBH-TI seeks to increase the number of master's prepared social workers and counselors who will increase the behavioral health workforce in the Memphis area and greater Midsouth region.

Eligibility Requirements

Master's students must be in the field of social work, school counseling, mental health counseling, or rehabilitation counseling.
Students must be in their final year of internship or practicum.
Students must be in good academic standing.
Students must attend all training sessions and complete all assignments.
Students cannot accept any other form of federal funding (not including federal student loans).

Program Components

MIBH-TI trainees will receive a $10,000 stipend, attend six experiential-didactic training sessions, complete six competency-based assignments, and complete pre-test and post-test competency assessments. Field supervisors who support the program will receive training and compensation.

Focal Areas

MIBH-TI training sessions and assignments are based on the following focal areas:

Integration of Primary Care and Behavioral Health
Engagement with Families
Cultural and Linguistic Competency
Emerging Mental Health
Interprofessional Education
Evidence Based Practices

Contact

For applications, go to https://www.memphis.edu/socialwork/students/scholarships.php

For more information, contact mibhti@memphis.edu or call 901-678-4619.