Pursue a Career
We are focused on helping you secure a job in a mental and behavioral health field within Appalachia Ohio.
We work with high school and college students and adults, including those interested in changing careers or expanding their knowledge and skills. We assist primarily through education pathways for high school and college students and career pathways for post-high school and post-college workers.
Why a Behavioral Health Career in Appalachian Ohio?
Choosing a career in Mental and Behavioral Health allows you to positively impact individuals' lives and the overall wellness of communities. The Appalachian Ohio region needs behavioral health professionals to ensure children and families have access to the care and support they need in school, at home, and in their communities. Behavioral Health professionals working in Appalachian Ohio address some of the challenges currently facing children and families:
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The supply of mental health providers per 100,000 in Appalachian Ohio is 51% lower than the national average and 41% lower than Non-Appalachian Ohio.
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The suicide rate in Appalachian Ohio is 19% higher than the national rate and 26% higher than in non-Appalachian Ohio.
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Rural and Appalachian residents often travel further distances to access primary care, and the cost of healthcare services appears to be higher in Appalachian counties compared to the rest of the state.
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None of Ohio’s six children’s hospitals are in any of the State’s 32 Appalachian counties.
Do you need a college degree to be a Behavioral Health professional?
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Some behavioral health careers only require a high school diploma/equivalent or enrolling in a certificate or vocational program.
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You can also begin a behavioral health career pathway with an associate degree with the option to progress to a bachelor’s degree through your master’s degree and beyond.
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Typical majors for a career in behavioral health include psychology, sociology, social work, behavioral health sciences, human development, early childhood education, public health, community health education, health and human services, social sciences, nursing, and communications.
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A master’s degree is often required to become a licensed behavioral health practitioner. However, many career tracks do not require an advanced degree.
Education Pathways
For high school and college students
Are you interested in pursuing a career in behavioral health? The Hub offers a program for you to get real experience.
In collaboration with the GRIT and Building Bridges 2 Careers programs, we work with select high schools to offer a paid internship program to expose you to the career pathway you want to explore. We also have opportunities for college students.
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Services for Students
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One-on-one coaching
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Paid internship opportunities
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Access to behavioral health credentials through the Ohio Department of Education
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After graduation, the ACC Hub will facilitate behavioral health job placements in the region
Interested in our student services?
Let us know and someone will contact you.
Career Pathways
For post-high school and post-college workers
Our imPACCT program aids you in transitioning careers into a mental and behavioral health field as well as offering continued support for retention of working professionals.
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Services
Career Coaching
Interns and students pursuing degrees or certification are eligible for four semesters of support. This support consists of financial assistance and coaching. For the first semester of support, you will receive twelve one-on-one coaching sessions designed to help you set personal goals around well-being and career. The remaining three semesters connect all program participants via Zoom, in monthly meetings where we learn and connect in order to grow our community. In addition, you will have access to individual coaching for those three semesters as needed.
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Financial Aid & Internships
We can help you with the financial impact of your career transition. We have financial aid available, along with opportunities for paid internships with our partners and affiliates.
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Interested in the imPACCT program?
Complete this form and someone will reach out to you.
