Michigan

Behavioral Health Resources in Michigan

Job search support is provided for the following behavioral health disciplines:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Addiction Medicine Physician

Additional resources:

• Addressing Michigan's Behavioral Healthcare Workforce Shortage
• Michigan Falls SHort on Mental Health Services
• Michigan Health Council Hub Workforce Initiatives
• NWCHIR Strengthening Behavioral Health Systems

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• Michigan Kids Now Loan Repayment Program
• Michigan State Loan Repayment Program MSLRP

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• Michigan Earn, Learn, and Serve in Schools (Mi-ELSiS)
• Michigan Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
• Michigan HOSA Future Health Professionals
• Healthcare Workforce Initiatives in Michigan

3RNET has resources from across the nation to support behavioral health professionals and people interested in pursuing a behavioral health career. View 3RNET’s behavioral health professionals’ resources here.

J-1 Visas in Michigan

If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in Michigan, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
2. Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in Michigan now.
3. Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

If you're interested in the Michigan Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program please visit the Michigan Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Application Process web page. 

If you're a J-1 primary care physician, in addition to the Conrad 30, you may also be eligible for the U.S. Exchange Visitor Visa Waiver Program through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). More information about the HHS waiver program can be found on the HHS website.

Health Care Employers in Michigan

You'll find jobs on 3RNET from these types of health care employers in Michigan:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)
• Community Hospitals
• Tribal Health sites
• Indian Health Service sites
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment sites
• National Health Service Corps Scholar sites

We have compiled a basic overview to help you understand more about the various safety net health care facilities. View 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities here.

Job Search Resources for Michigan

We’re here to help. 3RNET has several resources for health professionals searching for a job:

• 3RNET’s Loan Repayment Program Guide
• 3RNET’s Guide on Health Professional Shortage Areas
• 3RNET’s Guide to Navigating the J-1 Waiver Job Search
• 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities
• 3RNET’s Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

Michigan's state-specific job resources for health care professionals:

• Michigan State Loan Repayment Program

Learn more about Michigan:

• Michigan Official Tourism Website

For Michigan Employers

If you’re a health care employer in Michigan and you’d like to post your jobs on 3RNET, please fill out our employer application form which will be sent to the Michigan Network Coordinator.

If you have specific questions about using 3RNET in Michigan, please contact 3RNET’s Michigan Network Coordinator, Kyra Burkeen.