Behavioral Health Pipeline

The SWLA Behavioral Health Pipeline is funded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Louisiana in partnership with Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority and the McNeese Foundation. This grant funded program supports practicum and internship students enrolled in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at McNeese State University.

This collaboration provides students with paid practicum and internship placements and provides stipends to the supervising behavioral health providers at partnering agencies in SWLA.  The SWLA BHP also provides youth education on available careers in behavioral health, emphasizing key differences between types of behavioral health professionals and the educational pipeline to entering the behavioral health workforce. This initiative will allow youth to make more informed choices about their education and career goals.

SWLA BHP | In Depth

Check out our video series below to learn more about a few behavioral health professsions.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

THE PATH

Steps to a Licensed Professional Counselor Career through McNeese State University

For more information, please call: Program Coordinator: (337) 562-4605

Our Mission

Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health, addictions, and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life.