California DHCS Releases Request For Application to Increase Recruitment and Retention of BH Workforce
The California Department of Health Care Services is now accepting applications for the new Behavioral Health Recruitment and Retention (BHRR) project as part of the Behavioral Health Workforce Development (BHWD) initiative.
The funding will be used to plan and implement recruitment and retention strategies to create a sustainable and diverse workforce. The BHRR project will support the development of personnel frameworks; onboarding, engaging, and retaining behavioral health staff; and creating inclusive workplaces. Priority will be given to organizations working in under-resourced, marginalized, and diverse communities and those providing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services inclusive of alcohol and other drugs.
More details about the grants can be found on the BHWD website at https://www.workforce.buildingcalhhs.com. Organizations can apply at https://buildingcaldata.smapply.us/prog/bhrr.
All applications must be submitted by May 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. (PDT).
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. is proud to be the Administrative Entity for this program.
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