Resources

Explore curated tools, organizations, and programs to support individuals practicing or pursuing careers in Florida’s behavioral health workforce. Use the categories below to find planning tools, training directories, state licensing and certification requirements, funding opportunities, and community education resources.

Education & Workforce Navigation

Not sure what your next step should be in behavioral health? Our Education & Workforce Navigation services provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to help you move forward with clarity. Whether you are a student exploring degree options, a graduate preparing for Florida licensure or a seasoned professional considering a shift in population, specialty or setting, we can help you map a strategic path aligned with your goals.

Your next step in Florida’s behavioral health workforce starts here. Submit the Education & Workforce Navigation request form to request a free consultation. A Workforce Navigator will follow up to schedule your one-on-one meeting.

Career Planning

• Xello - Florida's Official K-12 Career Planning & Work-based Learning Coordinator
• Florida Department of Education College & Career Planning
• SAMHSA Behavioral Health Career Navigator
• Florida Certification Board
• Association for Behavioral Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI) Verified Course Sequence Directory
• Association for Behavioral Analysis International Accreditation Board (ABAI) Accredited Programs
• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC)
• Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
• American Psychological Association (APA)-Accredited Programs
• Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC)
• Florida Board of Psychology
• Graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Programs
• Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Psychiatry Residency

Financial Assistance

• Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME)
• HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program
• HRSA National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP)
• Additional HRSA Loan Repayment Programs (Includes pediatric, rural, substance use disorder, and underserved communities.)

Community Supports

• Handle With Care Florida
• Mental Health First Aid
• Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace Course