Workforce Development

Thrive offers a cohort-style paid Internship Program that walks individuals through the process of peer support certification and offers them vital hands-on experience through shadowing different scopes of services. Our goal is to develop quality peer supporters to address the workforce needs of community organizations across the state. The initiative is a strategic effort aimed at addressing the critical challenges of staff turnover and talent retention within the behavioral health sector.

Program Features

• Targeted Reduction in Staff Turnover: By enhancing our internship program with increased mentorship, hands-on training, and personalized support, we’ve successfully reduced staff turnover by 17.3%. These program improvements have provided interns with the skills, confidence, and network they need to transition seamlessly into full-time roles. This achievement highlights our commitment to nurturing talent from within, creating a more stable and supportive work environment where professionals are encouraged to continue their careers with us long-term.
• Enhanced Support and Mentorship: Recognizing the importance of a nurturing work environment, we’ve enhanced the level of support and mentorship available to our interns. This approach not only helps in addressing the immediate challenges faced by new entrants into the behavioral health field but also fosters long-term career development and satisfaction.
• Positive Impact on Talent Retention: Our initiative has shown promising results, with nearly 42% of interns choosing to stay with our agency post-internship. This demonstrates the effectiveness of our program in retaining talented individuals who are crucial to our mission.