Supporting Arizona’s Behavioral Health Sector
As one of the fastest-growing states in the country, Arizona is experiencing a higher-than-average growth rate for behavioral healthcare careers. Experts project demand for qualified mental health and social service graduates in the state to rise an eye-opening 40% over the next decade, outpacing the national rate of 16%.
Behavioral health companies rely on our pipeline of trained graduates who are ready to fill future job openings in their existing workforce. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our graduates are well-prepared to meet demands in numerous areas, including:
- Clinical and Counseling Settings
- Healthcare Settings
- Community and Social Services
- Educational Settings
- Research and Academia
- Corporate and Organizational Settings
- Government and Policy
- Criminal Justice and Forensics
Nearly 1 in 5 people experience mental illness. Maricopa Community Colleges offers 17 degree and certificate programs to meet the increasing demand for well-trained behavioral health personnel.
Our Partnership Approach
We value the strong relationships between our colleges and local behavioral health organizations. Through strategic partnerships with Maricopa Community Colleges, behavioral health providers like you can use our top-tier training programs to equip workers with essential skills and knowledge to ensure they excel in their behavioral health roles.
Our level of commitment extends to collaborating with our industry partners to create customized training programs tailored to meet their unique workforce needs.
Partnering with us also opens avenues for internships and apprenticeships, providing our students with invaluable hands-on experience and entry points into your workforce. Our courses prepare students to take nationally recognized industry certifications, ensuring they have the expertise demanded to succeed in your organization.
Student and Partner Training
Looking to Up-Skill Your Workforce?
We work with industry partners to meet unique workforce needs, providing customized and off-the-shelf training solutions for teams, skill-building workshops, and individual training.
Explore Our Behavioral Health Programs
Interested in becoming a student and preparing for a behavioral health career? Explore the degrees and certificates offered by Maricopa Community Colleges.