Explore career paths
DBHR Prevention Fellow: 10-month fellowship open to all experience levels and backgrounds to expand the field of substance use disorder prevention
Department of Health: Overview of WA state behavioral health career options
Washington Career Bridge: Find the education and training you need to get the job you want
Job openings
The Athena Forum Job Board: Washington-based substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion openings
iHireMentalHealth: National online database of substance use disorder and mental health job openings that can be refined by location and interest
State of Washington Job Opportunities: An array of open roles across Washington, including behavioral health positions
Washington Recovery Help Line Job & Resume Board: An employment exchange for behavioral health providers and professionals in Washington State
WorkSource Washington: Statewide partnership of state, local, and nonprofit agencies that provides an array of employment and training services *login required
Educational and credentialing programs
Masters and Ph. D. Programs in Washington: Behavioral health-related educational programs across Washington state
Prevention Certification Board of Washington (PSCBW): Professional peer review credentialing
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: Discover the educational program that’s best for you.
Behavioral Health Apprenticeships: A statewide apprenticeship program for those interested in becoming a behavioral health technician, peer counselor, or substance use disorder professional
Financial aid resources
Washington State Behavioral Health Workforce Development Initiative (WDI): Two-year grants to master’s students who commit to working in Medicaid-receiving community behavioral health agencies and tribal health centers in Washington
National Health Service Corp: Includes substance use disorder workforce loan repayment
Washington Student Achievement Council: Washington Health Corps loan repayment for health and behavioral health professionals
Washington Student Achievement Council: Options for undergraduate financial aid and college and career planning
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: Financial aid services
Learn more about behavioral health
The Athena Forum: Resources for substance use disorder prevention and mental health promotion professionals and volunteers
NAMI Washington: A grassroots mental health organization focused on advocating for access to mental health and substance use disorder services and treatment