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Turn your compassion into your career

Explore the resources below to learn more about behavioral health career pathways, including education and training opportunities, available jobs, financial assistance programs, and other supports that can help you enter and advance in the field.

Behavioral health and careers in the field

What is behavioral health? 

Understand the role behavioral health plays in supporting healthy individuals, families, and communities.

What are behavioral health careers? 

Behavioral health careers focus on promoting mental wellbeing, preventing and addressing mental health and substance use challenges, and supporting individuals and communities in leading healthy, fulfilling lives.

Why these jobs matter 

A stronger, more diverse behavioral health workforce helps ensure that people can access care and programs from providers who understand their experiences and communities.

Education, available jobs, and support

Behavioral health education and training 

Find schools and educational opportunities based on your interests, experience, and how quickly you want to get started.

Pay for school or training 

Explore scholarships, grants, and state financial aid programs that can help pay for school, training, or a behavioral health career pathway.

Find a job or career support 

Search for behavioral health jobs, explore career pathways, and connect with local workforce support in Massachusetts.

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