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MH Internship Student OrientationMH Internship Student Orientation

Mental Health Training Program

INFORMATION MEETINGSan Diego State University School of Social Work

AGENDA

Introduction & Vision of MHTP

Eligibility criteria

University/School’s obligations

Student obligations

Questions and Answers


DISCLAIMERDISCLAIMER

We anticipate State funding approval to continue this program into the 2012/2013 year and for the next two years

Please understand that once a field placement has been arranged with a student, it will not change if MHTP does not continue.


INTRODUCTION and VISION OF INTRODUCTION and VISION OF MHTP PROGRAMMHTP PROGRAM

Mental Health Services Act November 2004 (Prop 63)

“To transform the delivery of mental health services in California. To enhance voluntary mental health services that promote recovery, wellness and resilience”.

Mental Health Services ActMental Health Services Act

If you are applying for the MHTP you need to become familiar with the Mental Health Services Act

www.dmh.ca.gov/Prop_63/MHSA/default.asp

• The MHTP program is a collaboration between the State DMH, Calswec and individual schools of social work in California

• California Social Work Education Council http://calswec.berkeley.edu/CalSWEC/



ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY

• Final year of two, three or four year program

• Academic good standing• 3.0 GPA• Direct practice or Admin and

Community Development track both eligible

• Citizen or permanent resident

Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria

• Application, essay, interview

• Mental health work or internship experience

• Language/cultural diversity

• Lived experience as consumer or mental health services or family member


Commitment to work in public Commitment to work in public mental healthmental health

• Career goals – commitment to work in public mental health field.

• Things to bear in mind – Pros and Cons

• One year of employment pay-back in an eligible agency

• Some internships and jobs are not eligible

• $18,500 stipend supports graduate education



THE UNIVERSITY’S OBLIGATIONSTHE UNIVERSITY’S OBLIGATIONS

Facilitate Field Placement in Mental Health Agency

Assure Criminal Background Prescreening, Fingerprinting

Provide Funds $18,500 per academic year

Assist with Employment post graduation


STUDENT CONTRACTSTUDENT CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS OBLIGATIONS

Internship in appropriate agency

Employment Obligation – one year in appropriate agency in California

• Pass Fingerprint /Live Scan• Satisfactory Academic Progress

Participation in

Surveys, Seminars, Field trips


EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONEMPLOYMENT OBLIGATION Within 6 months Post Graduation

County or Contract MH Agency• Ideally, accept first full time job offered• One Year Commitment• Provisions for part time and voluntary pay-back

Extension Possible• SDSU AND CALSWEC Approval

Other Counties in California OK

Apply for waiver – or Consequences


REPAYMENTREPAYMENT1. Does not finish school

Repay all funds Interest rate 3-5%

2. Withdraws after graduation Ex. No effort to work

3. Untimely payment Block records/Transcripts Intercept tax returns Report to credit bureaus


HARDSHIP, DISABILITYHARDSHIP, DISABILITY

REQUEST MODIFICATION• Specific Time Frame• Pro-Rata Repayment

WAIVER• Due to illness, disability, hardship,

military deployment• SDSU/CalSWEC Approval


Evaluation ActivitiesEvaluation Activities

Provide Permanent Address• Maintain/update – agree to respond to

surveys post graduation and payback period

Consent for contact• For documentation of completion of

employment, program reports & evaluations


Specialized MH Curriculum Specialized MH Curriculum Calswec Mental Health Competencies

Curriculum• 702 – Mental Health Policy• 720 – Psychopathology (DSM)• 781 Seminar: Psychosocial Rehabilitation for

individuals with serious mental illness • Enrichment seminars • FIELD TRIPS


Internship & Employment Internship & Employment EligibilityEligibility

Internship and Employment post grad must be in a voluntary setting

County or County Contract Agency i.e. Cannot be in in-patient psychiatric

hospital, jail, State Hospital, VA, private entity not funded by County


Weigh Pros and ConsWeigh Pros and Cons PROS

$18,500 stipend

Participation in prestigious program well known in the community

Assistance with job search post graduation

Specialized curriculum – area of expertize

Enrichment seminars, speakers, field trips,

ONE year of employment pay back obligation

CONS / Things to bear in mind:

There are some limitations to internship and employment choices


STEPS TO STEPS TO APPLYAPPLY

Complete Application /Sign/Submit – Keep a copy (Available on web site)

Write essay/statement on mental health practice

Review contract obligations

Applications are due by FRIDAY JANUARY 20TH

Paper copy due to SSW office

ESSAYESSAY

• Applicant asked to address 5 topics:

• Mental Health Services Act

• Prior personal and professional experience in mental health/career goals

• Recovery Model vs. Medical Model

• Barriers to treatment, role of stigma

• Why you are a good candidate



DATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBER

MHTP Application deadline and Placement planning meeting Friday January 20TH

Agency Fair – Thursday January 26th

Choose 2nd year agency choices

Field application deadline Friday February 3rd

MHTP interviews @ February 1st – 10th

Thanks and Good LuckThanks and Good Luck

• Thank you for your interest in the program

• If any one cannot be at today’s meeting

• One more informational meeting

• Friday December 9th, 9 am to 9:30 am

• HH 134

• Any other questions:

• Candy Elson [email protected]


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