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Behavioral Health Fellow Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Behavioral Health Fellow! High school students interested in a behavioral health career can become a Behavioral Health Fellow. As a fellow, students will learn about career readiness opportunities and explore their career interests within the behavioral health field. Each fellow is matched with a mentor who is a practicing professional in northwest Michigan. Fellows are asked to commit to at least one one academic semester, though they are welcome to extend their fellowship beyond this initial commitment.

Fellows will:
- Meet with their assigned mentor at least 3 times within an academic semester, either virtually or in-person.

-Participate in at least one educational and/or job shadowing opportunity per semester that will allow them to develop skills needed by behavioral health professionals.

- Explore and consider applying to behavioral health-related higher education degree programs.

-Be invited to participate in a youth action team that promotes mental health and well-being among youth and children in northwest Michigan.

Please fill out the application below to be considered for the opportunity to become a Fellow. If you have questions about becoming a Fellow, please email behavioralhealth@northernmichiganchir.org.
1.Name(Required.)
2.Phone Number
3.Your Email Address(Required.)
4.Parent's Email Address(Required.)
5.What is the best way for us to contact you? Select all that apply.(Required.)
6.What school do you attend?(Required.)
7.Grade(Required.)
8.How did you learn about the Behavioral Health Fellow Program?(Required.)
9.Why are you interested in becoming a Behavioral Health Fellow?(Required.)
10.What behavioral health-related careers are you most interested in? Select all that apply.(Required.)
11.Once you are matched with your mentor, what day(s) of the week will work best for you to meet with them? On average, meetings with your mentor will last about 1 hour. Select all that apply.(Required.)
12.Once you are matched with your mentor, what time of day will work best for you to meet with them? On average, meetings with your mentor will last about 1 hour. Select all that apply.(Required.)
13.Once you are matched with your mentor, what meeting format(s) will work best for you to meet with them? Select all that apply.(Required.)
14.What information, resources, and/or opportunities are you most interested in getting out of the Behavioral Health Fellow Program?(Required.)
15.Is there anything else you would like us to know about your behavioral health degree or career interests at this time?
16.Please share any questions you have below.