The Washington Council for Behavioral Health is excited to present the findings of a multi-year demonstration to develop the Behavioral Health Teaching Clinic Designation and Enhancement Rate. This effort, funded by a grant from the Ballmer Group, sought to formally identify and compensate licensed and certified community behavioral health agencies (BHAs) for their role training students and new graduates pursuing behavioral health careers across sectors and settings. BHAs are the essential safety net providers for people with serious mental illness…

Registration for the 2025 WA Behavioral Healthcare Conference will open on April 1, 2025! More info is available on the 2025 Conference page, so check back soon for more updates. We hope you'll join us in Kennewick, June 12-13, 2025. The Washington Council for Behavioral Health is grateful for funding from the Health Care Authority and the Department of Corrections.

A career in behavioral health is a great way to help people in your community, and change lives! Lots of opportunities are available now, and you can learn more at startyourpath.org. There are many benefits to a behavioral health career, including: Variety: Pursue career opportunities within a wide range of occupations, populations, and professional settings Growth: Continue to build your skills and experience through a variety of educational pathways and career choices Community: Help your community thrive, while joining a…