Call for Applications

2015 Behavioral Health Leadership Development Program

 

 

 

Project LIFT (Leadership Initiatives for Tomorrow) is recruiting young emerging leaders in the field of behavioral health for the 2015 Behavioral Health Leadership Development Program.  To qualify, you must be:

  • Between the ages of 20-30
  • Currently working in - or committed to a future career in - the behavioral health field

This intensive seven-month leadership development program:

  • Enhances young professionals' leadership development through self-awareness and interpersonal skills
  • Provides a basic understanding of the Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
  • Helps to increase recruitment and retention in the behavioral health field

In order to be complete, both the application form and the nominator form must be submitted by the deadline date.

 

Applications are due Monday, January 12, 2015.

 

For more information on how to apply and eligibility requirements, please visit www.liftleaders.org.

 

There is no cost to apply or to participate.  Participants are required to have a computer with high-speed Internet access, the necessary software, and a webcam.

 

 

 

About Project LIFT

 

Project LIFT (Leadership Initiatives for Tomorrow) is a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) initiative that enhances the leadership and technical competencies of emerging behavioral health leaders (see below). The Project also includes a health information technology (HIT) component that facilitates the exchange of electronic health records (EHRs) for individuals with behavioral health conditions, while providing options to safeguard the confidentiality of their sensitive health data. These initiatives are designed to prepare the emerging workforce to be health reform ready and culturally competent to serve vulnerable populations and communities.