The Graduate Intern Stipend Program (GISP), funded by the Behavioral Health Services Act, which replaces the 2004 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), reforms behavioral health care funding to focus on individuals with the most significant mental health needs. It also expands coverage to include substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, increases housing interventions, and strengthens the behavioral health workforce.
As part of the Workforce, Education & Training Plan, the Graduate Intern Stipend Program (GISP) is a financial incentive strategy designed to recruit individuals into Alameda County operated programs and contracted behavioral health community-based organizations (CBOs), thus creating a public mental health workforce pipeline.
Alameda County Behavioral Health Department (ACBHD) is pleased to announce the FY2025-26 application cycle for the Graduate Intern Stipend Program (GISP) is now open!
PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION ONLINE ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025.
This opportunity is designed for students from diverse backgrounds who meet program eligibility requirements. The program aims to increase cultural responsiveness, bridge skill gaps, and expand language capacity within our system.
Stipend Details
- Maximum Award: Up to $6,000
- Maximum Internship Hours: 720 hours
- Pro-Rated Payment: Stipend amounts are adjusted based on actual hours completed.
Example:
- 720 hours = $6,000
- 360 hours (half) = $3,000
For questions, please contact ACBHInterns@acgov.org or call 510-567-8093