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BH Fellows is an educational loan repayment and training program for new and existing community behavioral health workers in Allegheny County.
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Apply to Join BH Fellows
For new hires (those not currently working for a sponsoring provider in an eligible role):
Apply by August 1, 2025 and be employed with a sponsoring provider in an eligible role by September 30, 2025 to join Cohort 8
Apply by December 1, 2025 and be employed with a sponsoring provider in an eligible role by January 30, 2026 to join Cohort 9
For current employees (those currently working for a sponsoring provider in an eligible role):
Apply by September 15, 2025 to join Cohort 8
BH Fellows Benefits
Educational loan repayment (up to $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree OR up to $45,000 for a master’s degree) or free access to an approved professional certificate program (for tax purposes: student loan repayment funds are listed as an exception to participant's gross income, however you should still consult a tax professional for advice regarding this exception and annual tax filings)
Paid time off for training and professional development as part of a cohort group including a retreat and career enhancing connections
Assistance securing a meaningful job with a competitive salary
Full-Time employment is provided by local behavioral health service agencies:
How To Qualify
1. Meet qualifications of program-eligible jobs.
2. Apply to participate in BH Fellows.
3. Accept award once application is reviewed and approved.
4. Obtain a job at a participating provider within one of the target service areas (assistance provided by BH Fellows program staff).
5. Meet employer eligibility requirements and start the job before you begin your two-year commitment as a BH Fellow.
6. Maintain employment with an eligible provider for a two-year service commitment.
Available Opportunities
Blended Service Coordination
Bachelor's Level - Service Coordinator
Master's Level - Service Coordinator
Service Coordinator Supervisor
Community Treatment Team
Nurse
Peer Specialist
Case Manager
Program Assistant
Employment Specialist
Dual Disorder Specialist
Forensic Specialist
Clinical Lead
Team Leader
Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment
Nurse
Program Assistant
Program Manager
Team Leader / Master's Level Clinician
Vocational Specialist / Clinician
Peer Specialist
Family-Based Mental Health
Bachelor's Level FBMH Professional
Master's Level Clinician
Supervisor
Crisis Services
Peer Services
Crisis Clinician Associate
BA - Crisis Services Coordinator
Clinician I, Clinician II, Clinician III
Clinical Supervisor
Child Diversion and Acute Stabilization
Nurse
Bachelor's Level Care Staff
Master's Level Care Staff
Milieu Staff
SUD Case Manager
Bachelor's Level - Case Manager
Master's Level - Case Manager
Case Manager Supervisor
Check out these sample job descriptions to understand more about responsibilities and requirements for some of the eligible positions.
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BH Fellows Program Q&A Sessions
Attend a live virtual chat with staff and get your questions answered.
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The BH Fellows program is an initiative sponsored by Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) in partnership with Community Care Behavioral Health and Jewish Healthcare Foundation. The goal of the program is to strengthen the County’s public behavioral health system by providing educational loan repayments, competitive salaries, and career development experiences to behavioral healthcare staff.