MHA Residency
Mental Health Cooperative
Summary
Mental Health Cooperative (MHC), a leading nonprofit provider of integrated behavioral health services across Tennessee, is now accepting applications for its Summer 2027 MHA Residency Program. This is a rare, high-impact opportunity for Master's of Healthcare Administration (MHA) students who want to immerse themselves in the real-world challenges and rewards of delivering care to Medicaid and uninsured populations.
Job description
Summer 2027 MHA Residency at Mental Health Cooperative (MHC)
Mental Health Cooperative (MHC), a leading nonprofit provider of integrated behavioral health services across Tennessee, is now accepting applications for its Summer 2027 MHA Residency Program. This is a rare, high-impact opportunity for Master's of Healthcare Administration (MHA) students who want to immerse themselves in the real-world challenges and rewards of delivering care to Medicaid and uninsured populations.
Residency Dates: June – August 2027. Stipend: $10,000 for the full 10 to 12-week program. Number of Slots: 2, with one each for Texas A&M University and the University of Minnesota.
Why Choose MHC?
This isn't your typical healthcare experience. You'll be embedded at the center of a mission-driven, fast-moving organization that's redefining what it means to serve people with serious mental illness (SMI) and complex needs. Residents will:
- Collaborate directly with senior executives and clinical leaders on high-priority strategic projects
- Tackle real-time challenges like value-based care, behavioral health operations, health equity, and community engagement
- Gain first-hand exposure to integrated care delivery models, including MHC's nationally recognized crisis management and care coordination strategies
- Contribute to transformation efforts that blend business strategy, operations, public health, and innovation
What Makes This Unique?
- Community-Based Focus: Work at the intersection of public systems, clinical care, and population health
- Entrepreneurial Culture: We move fast, think big, and value action
- Leadership Access: Present directly to VPs and the CEO
- Future Opportunity: Past residents mentored by our executive leaders have gone on to full-time roles in strategy, operations, and innovation with leading organizations such as Mayo Clinic, the University of Chicago Medicine, and Bain.
Residencies are based in Nashville, with potential projects in Memphis, Chattanooga, and Middle TN.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a Master's of Healthcare Administration (MHA) student
- Must be from Texas A&M University or the University of Minnesota
Benefits
- Stipend $10,000
- 10-12 week program
Company overview
Mental Health Cooperative is a comprehensive behavioral health services organization dedicated to providing integrated mental health care and support services to communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental health services, the organization focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality care through a range of therapeutic interventions and community-based programs. The cooperative model emphasizes collaborative care approaches that address the diverse needs of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric care, and community support programs designed to promote recovery and wellness. Operating with a patient-centered philosophy, Mental Health Cooperative works to reduce barriers to mental health treatment and improve overall community mental health outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care delivery. The organization plays a vital role in the mental health ecosystem by providing essential services that support individuals in achieving stability, independence, and improved quality of life.