Behavioral Health Career Day

Virtual Behavioral Health Career Day

Explore Meaningful Careers in Behavioral Health

In partnership with the Michigan Department of Education School Behavioral Health Unit, Michigan Health Council (MHC) is hosting a virtual Behavioral Health Career Day on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 9:00am-2:00pm to help students discover the many rewarding pathways in Behavioral Health.

This statewide virtual event will connect high school and middle school students, educators, and counselors to behavioral health professionals, employers, and training programs across Michigan. Together, we’ll explore how students can make a difference in their communities through a career in behavioral health.

Classrooms and individuals can drop in throughout the day on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 9am to 2pm.

Across Michigan, the demand for behavioral health professionals continues to grow. By connecting students early to career pathways and local opportunities, we can strengthen the workforce that supports our state’s mental health and wellbeing.

What to Expect

Career Panel

Hear from professionals in behavioral health about what their work looks like day-to-day and how they got started.

Pathway Exploration

Learn about CTE programs, college pathways, and local training opportunities that prepare you for a behavioral health career.

Employer Connections

Meet Michigan employers and organizations offering mentorships, internships, and job shadowing opportunities.
EMPLOYERS CAN REGISTER FOR A BOOTH HERE.

Resources for Educators & Counselors

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Agenda

This virtual career day offers students a flexible opportunity to learn about behavioral health careers and pathways throughout the day.

Sessions

8:00 - 9:00 Employer Booth Break
9:00 - 9:10 Welcome & Introductions
9:10 - 9:30 The Role of School Psychologists in Supporting Students' Academic, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-Being
9:30 - 9:50 How Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners are Impacting Patient Practice in Michigan
9:50 - 10:20 Mind Matters: A Conversation with Psychiatrists and Physicians
10:20 - 10:50 The Rochester Christian University Psychology Department Invites you to Pick our Brains
10:50 - 11:20 Social Work Skills Lab: Exploring the Helping Profession

11:20 - 11:50 More Than a Job
11:50 - 12:10 Employer Booth Break
12:10 - 12:30 College Mental Health: Therapy, Education, and Prevention
12:30 - 12:50 Purpose and Pathways: Discovering Your Future in Mental Health Careers
12:50 - 1:00 Employer Booth Break
1:00 - 1:30 Guiding Change: Careers in Outpatient Counseling and Therapy
1:30 - 1:50 Boost Your Career: Credentials for Working with those with Substance Use Disorders
1:50 - 2:00 Wrap Up

Behavioral Health Career Day Agenda

Frequently asked questions

Behavioral Health Career Day

The event follows a drop-in format, with live webinar presentations scheduled throughout the day and virtual partner booths where students or classes can connect directly with employer and college/university representatives via live chat and Q&A. Students or classes can join whenever it fits their schedule– whether that’s tuning into a presentation, attending the whole day, or exploring booths that spark their interest. We encourage students and educators to use the agenda to plan which presentations to attend.