Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 11, 2024 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@ MDHHS seeking proposals for student internship stipend LANSING, Mich. – As part of the state’s continuing commitment to improving access to behavioral health services for Michigan’s families, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to establish a program that will provide stipends for student interns in Michigan’s public behavioral health system. The Internship Stipend Program seeks to increase the availability of behavioral health services across the State of Michigan by incentivizing internship opportunities for college students. Approved sites will include Community Mental Health agencies, Pre-Paid Inpatient Health Plans, Indian Health Service/Tribally Operated Facility or Program/Urban Indian Clinic or public schools. People will be eligible for stipends if they are working toward behavioral health credentials from an accredited program and interning at approved sites in Michigan. Organizations with expertise in or experience with internship programs or Michigan’s behavioral health care organizations are encouraged to bid on this RFP #240000000815. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) anticipates issuing one award. The submission deadline is 1:50 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SIGMA Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system. To bid on solicitations, vendors must first be registered with SIGMA VSS. There is no charge to register. For additional information on how to register and obtain a VSS account to bid on open solicitations, please visit DTMB – How to Register as a Vendor (michigan.gov). The program period tentatively begins the first quarter of 2024. DTMB reserves the right to change mandatory minimum requirements, dates or any other information deemed necessary. |
MDHHS seeking student internship stipend program
