Current QBHA Scholarship Programs
Two scholarship programs are available to learners wishing to complete the QBHA Bootcamp:
1. General Scholarships for Existing Behavioral Health Professionals: The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) has awarded funds to CCCS to cover the cost of the QBHA Bootcamp. Individuals who meet the first eligibility criteria listed below may use the promo code QBHA2025 when registering for the bootcamp to receive free admission.
2. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Behavioral Health Secondary Teacher Certifications: The Denver Foundation has awarded funds to CCCS to cover the costs associated with completing coursework required for CTE certification in Behavioral Health at the secondary level. Individuals who meet the second eligibility criteria listed below must complete both the bootcamp registration using the promo code TEACHQBHA2025 and the CTE Behavioral Health Secondary Teacher Certification Scholarship registration located here: https://form.asana.com/?k=4zA3D4fT0uk9vb0bBPAlJA&d=1145010301449371
Individuals are eligible to apply for the QBHA Bootcamp if they meet one of the following requirements:
✓ At least one year of experience working in mental or behavioral health or substance use disorder settings in a front-line capacity; or
✓ Pursuing a secondary or postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching credential as part of meeting the required Teaching Qualifications AND have 4000 hours of verified occupational work experience in the behavioral health or closely related industry.
QBHA Program Description
Behavioral health workers and other professionals who may encounter individuals experiencing escalated behavioral health situations can expand their skills and become a Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA). The QBHA Bootcamp is a self-paced, non-credit training designed with oversight from the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). Competency demonstration is required from four of the courses included in the QBHA microcredential. Bootcamp participants who achieve a score of at least 80% on each competency assessment will become QBHAs.
Participants increase their knowledge and elevate their employability as a behavioral health professional.
Successful completers receive the QBHA badge and are eligible to serve as part of a Medicaid reimbursed care team as outlined by the Colorado BHA. Under supervision, these individuals will be able to provide elements of wellness promotion, education, community needs assessment, screening, referral, crisis management, case management, orientation to services, and individual and group interventions. Bootcamp completion may be leveraged as Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) at community colleges in Colorado.
