BH Fellows

BH Fellows is an educational loan repayment and training program for new and existing workers within the community behavioral health system in Allegheny County. It is a program of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, and Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF) is a primary partner in recruiting fellows and delivering the cohort training.

The BH Fellows Program Offers

Educational loan repayment up to $25,000 for a bachelor’s degree, or up to $45,000 for a master’s degree, or free access to an approved professional certificate program (for tax purposes: student loan repayment funds are listed as an exception to participant's gross income; however, you should still consult a tax professional for advice regarding this exception and annual tax filings).

Paid time off for training and professional development as part of a cohort group, including a retreat and career enhancing connections.

Support in securing a meaningful job with a competitive salary.

In exchange, fellows commit to work for a minimum of two years with a sponsoring behavioral health service provider in our region.

Apply to Join BH Fellows