{"id":4,"date":"2022-04-29T23:45:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T23:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavorial-health-training\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T01:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T01:40:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/08\/HBHTI-modified-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/08\/HBHTI-modified-1-1.png 345w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/08\/HBHTI-modified-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/08\/HBHTI-modified-1-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#024731\"><strong>Welcome to the Hawai&#8217;i Behavioral Health Training Institute (HBHTI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Hawai\u2019i Behavioral Health Training Institute (HBHTI) is a training institute that offers education and training for Substance Use Disorders Counselors, funded by Health Resources &amp; Service Administration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Paraprofessionals (FY 2021-2025). The HBHTI aims to increase offerings of community-based experiential training and foster an integrated health approach to address behavioral health prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The HBHTI is funded until August 31, 2026 and is closed to new applicants during its last year of funding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"programoverview\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Hawai\u02bbi Behavioral Health Training Institute is a multi-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the behavioral health paraprofessional workforce development. Through the support of the grant, our program aims to enhance the access and availability of quality substance use disorder (SUD) counselors to foster an integrated approach to providing behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery services to persons with SUDs in high-need and high-demand areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"#levels\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#levels\">two-level program<\/a> that includes a scholarship and stipend for participants while completing their Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate of Competence. Enrollment in one of these three school\u2019s certificate programs is required in order for participation: Leeward Community College, UH Maui College, or Hawai\u02bbi Community College. This program is designed for those who are committed to work in underserved areas with people experiencing SUDs and populations needing behavioral health services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"levels\">Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-92126d18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ed3035afab54423692b20b6009cf514c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffe97d;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:40px;text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Level 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Trainees will participate and earn their Certificate of Competence in Substance Use Disorders Counseling (COSUDS) Program from LCC under Human Services (HSER).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neighbor islands trainees can complete LCC courses remotely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCC also collaborates with local campuses such as UH Maui College,  Hawai\u02bbi Community College, and Kaua\u02bbi Community College to encourage trainees to earn their associate degree or pursue higher education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All levels of education may apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits include tuition scholarship for courses &amp; stipend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/#level1\" style=\"background-color:#000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Level 1 FAQs \u2197<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d12a2014d75624494b67add1c73a325b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#d1d1e1;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><strong>Level 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong>Trainees who complete Level 1 are eligible to engage in the on-the-job, apprenticeship program with a professional development curriculum facilitated by HBHTI, including topics such as culture humility, family systems, telehealth, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-default\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in 1,600 hours of employment-based, in-service training experience with local SUDS Treatment agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive clinical supervised work hours counting towards their CSAC certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to half of the Level 1 COSUDS counseling program graduates will be selected for Level 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits include a stipend, professional development, and networking opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/#level2\" style=\"background-color:#000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Level 2 FAQs \u2197<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">Benefits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Learners selected for HBHTI will receive up to $3,000 for their COSUDS coursework and a $5,000 stipend for their practicum experience in Level 1 over a 2-year period as a part-time student. Learners participating in Level 2 will receive on-the-job training opportunities with our partnered agencies as well as a $7,500 stipend and continued professional development training over a 1-year period as a full-time apprentice or over a 2-year period as a part-time apprentice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility\">Eligibility Requirements<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Must be a resident of Hawai\u02bbi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Must be 18 or older<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Must be currently enrolled or accepted to attend UH Leeward CC, UH Maui&nbsp;College, or UH Hawai\u02bbi CC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To participate as as a Fellow at an apprenticeship program post graduation, one must be located on O\u2018ahu (optional for neighbor island students)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Intended completion of the COSUDS (Certificate of Competence in Substance Use Disorders Counseling) program within 2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Post-education\/graduation commitment to work in the substance use disorder counseling and behavioral health field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\">HBHTI Application &amp; Timeline<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fc3b;font-size:26px\"><strong>The HBHTI is funded until August 31, 2026 and is closed to new applicants during its last year of funding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline by Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-361\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-367\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-2-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/behavioral-health-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/Program-Timeline-Level-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Hawai&#8217;i Behavioral Health Training Institute (HBHTI) The Hawai\u2019i Behavioral Health Training Institute (HBHTI) is a training institute that offers education and training for Substance Use Disorders Counselors, funded by Health Resources &amp; 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