NJMHI Leadership Academy for Behavioral Healthcare Professionals Continues to Grow

August 22, 2024

The NJMHI Leadership Academy for Behavioral Healthcare Providers has grown significantly from the first to the second cohort and again between the second and third groups. This year-long program was launched in October 2022 to offer career development opportunities for emerging leaders in all positions — clinical, administrative, information technology, legal, finance, human resources, etc. — in mental health, substance use disorder and intellectual/disabilities treatment and support services and other social services organizations. In addition to building their skills for future leadership roles, mentees contribute to their organizations’ long-term sustainability and improve the quality and consistency of care provided to the individuals served.

The second cohort had nearly triple the number of mentees who represented a greater variety of positions -- human resources and administrative roles, as well as direct clinical service and supervisory positions -- compared to the first group, whose mentees were in clinical roles and supervisory positions in treatment programs. 

For the third cohort that will begin in September 2024, the Leadership Academy nearly doubled the number of mentees, compared to the second group. In addition, NJMHI retained all mentors and coaches and recruited new mentors.

This is a highly impactful, cost-effective investment to make not only in staff's professional development, but also in your organizations and the individuals you serve!

The fee is only $950 per employee at NJAMHAA member agencies and only $3,000 for nonmembers.

* Each mentee will be matched with a mentor from the behavioral healthcare field and a coach from another industry to benefit from their diverse expertise, perspectives and experiences.

* Mentees will have monthly sessions, either in person or virtual, with their coaches and mentors.

* Plus, NJMHI will host additional presentations to further enhance the value of the Academy experience for mentees, as well as the mentors and coaches.

All mentee slots for the third cohort are now filled.

Please click here for all program details and consider applying to participate next year.