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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Developing Nebraska's behavioral health workforce

BHECN was created by the Nebraska Legislature in 2009 and housed at UNMC. BHECN was charged with leading state behavioral health workforce development efforts including the recruitment, training and retention of behavioral health workers.

BHECN’s work is more important than ever as the state faces a critical shortage of behavioral health workers at a time when -- thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic -- the need for behavioral health care is higher than it has ever been.

The Nebraska Model for Behavioral Health Workforce Development

Pathways toward a career in behavioral health

Read a brochure and watch videos that explore the various career paths you can take to become a behavioral health professional in the state of Nebraska.

A behavioral health student.

Upcoming BHECN events

06-10-2025 - 07-10-2025

Graduate Trainee Stipend Program Application Cycle

All Day

Statewide

07-11-2025

Supporting Youth in the Aftermath of a Crisis, Trauma, and Loss: A Clinician's Guide

8:00 am - 12:15 pm

Courtyard Marriott Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket | 808 R Street, Lincoln, NE

05-30-2025 - 08-31-2025

BHECN Mentoring Program Application Cycle

All Day

Statewide

Recent News

Dr. Marley Doyle at the Behavioral Health Workforce Partners Conference.

News

BHECN hosts inaugural workforce partners conference

Attendees representing approximately 25 organizations from Nebraska and beyond participated in the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska’s inaugural Behavioral Health Workforce Partners Conference on June 10 in Omaha.

Job posting signs.

News

BHECN seeks leaders for Central and Southwest sites

Read about openings at our Central and Southwest sites!

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