July 29, 2025

The New Jersey Mental Health Insitute (NJMHI), NJAMHAA's charitable arm, established the NJMHI Leadership Academy for Behavioral Healthcare Providers to present opportunities for emerging leaders in the mental healthcare, substance use disorder (SUD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities services fields to advance in their careers and succeed as future leaders. This year-long program effectively prepares future leaders in all positions — clinical, administrative, information technology, legal, finance, human resources, etc. — in mental health, substance use disorder and intellectual/disabilities treatment and support services and other social services organizations for successful professional advancement. In addition to building their skills for future leadership roles, mentees contribute to their organizations’ long-term sustainability and improve the quality and consistency of care provided to the individuals served.

The second cohort had nearly triple the number of mentees who represented a greater variety of positions -- human resources and administrative roles, as well as direct clinical service and supervisory positions -- compared to the first group, whose mentees were in clinical roles and supervisory positions in treatment programs. 

The program grew again with the third cohort that began in September 2024. In addition, NJMHI retained all mentors and coaches and recruited new mentors.

This is a highly impactful, cost-effective investment to make not only in staff's professional development, but also in your organizations and the individuals you serve!

The fee is only $950 per employee at NJAMHAA member agencies and only $3,000 for nonmembers.

* Each mentee will be matched with a mentor from the behavioral healthcare field and a coach from another industry to benefit from their diverse expertise, perspectives and experiences.

* Mentees will have monthly sessions, either in person or virtual, with their coaches and mentors.

* Plus, NJMHI will host additional presentations to further enhance the value of the Academy experience for mentees, as well as the mentors and coaches.

There are only 20 mentee slots for the fourth cohort that will begin in September 2025. Applications are due by August 15, 2025.

Please click here for all program details and consider applying to participate next year.