Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care (BHIPP) Program

The BHIPP Program is a partnership between Morgan State University School of Social Work, the University of Maryland's School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, with funding from Maryland's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Morgan State University School of Social Work component of this partnership is to train, place, and supervise master-level social work interns in pediatric primary care offices in Baltimore City.

Position Overview/ Intern Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• See Attachment

Why become a BHIPP Intern?

BHIPP Interns receive:

• Additional monthly clinical training
• Monthly consultation calls
• Take part in a research study
• Receive expert training
• Participate in free conferences, webinars, and networking events
• BHIPP Interns receive a Tuition Stipend of $5000 for the Academic Year
• BHIPP Interns are able to attend Out of State Conferences (currently, due to Covid19, MSU has a travel restriction)
• BHIPP special events are great ways to Network
• BHIPP Brochure

(Illustration by Ella Trujillo)

Who is eligible?

• Advanced Placement or 2nd Year MSW students with a specific interest in urban children and their families in social work practice and who meet the selection criteria are eligible to apply.
• Students must meet, at a minimum, the following conditions:

• • Be A U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States with documentation.
  • Be a full-time student (registered for at least 9 credits)
  • Select Public Health or Urban Children, Youth, and Families as the concentration
  • Have at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Be enrolled in a field practicum course at Morgan State UniversityHow much is the tuition/stipend?

Educational stipends are $5,000

• • The BHIPP Student stipend for the academic year is $5,000 per year, in two payments per semester of $1250 for the MSW Specialized (ASP/Second Year), and/or Advanced Standing student.

Where is the placement located?

• • All BHIPP Interns are placed at Pediatric Health Care Centers in Baltimore CityWhat are the application process steps?

What are the application process steps?

• • The Early Application process for 2023/2024 SY closed on TBD.
  • We are now accepting applications on a Rolling Basis until all positions are filled.
  • Complete the MSU BHIPP 2023/2024 School Year Interest Form
  • MSU BHIPP 2023/2024 Interest Form

Application Checklist:

• • Application Form
    • An Application Form Link will be emailed to you after you complete the Interest Form.
  • Field Liaison/Field Instructor Recommendation Form
    • A Recommendation Form Link will be emailed to you after you complete the Interest Form.
  • After Applications are reviewed, you may receive an email requesting an Interview.

BHIPP Staff

Martha Stuart, LCSW-C- Project Director,

For More Information Contact

Martha Stuart, LCSW-C 

MSU BHIPP Project Director

Morgan State University 

School of Social Work 

1700 East Cold Spring Lane

Baltimore, Maryland 21251

(443) 885-2363 (office)

Pronouns: She/Her

martha.stuart@morgan.edu