MH Internship Student Orientation Mental Health Training Program INFORMATION MEETING San Diego State University School of Social Work AGENDA Introduction

MH Internship Student OrientationMH Internship Student Orientation

Mental Health Training ProgramINFORMATION MEETING

San 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 2013/14 year and for the following year. (2 years remaining on current contract.)

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


INTRODUCTION and VISION OF INTRODUCTION and VISION OF MHTP PROGRAMMHTP PROGRAM

Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Passed in November 2004 (Proposition 63)

“To transform the delivery of mental health services in California. To enhance voluntary culturally competent, 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 – its vision, goals, philosophy

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

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

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


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

http://calswec.berkeley.edu/CalSWEC/

San Diego County Behavioral San Diego County Behavioral Health Network of CareHealth Network of Care

• Useful site about San Diego County Behavioral Health system of care and local implementation of MHSA

• http://sandiego.networkofcare.org/mh/



ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY

• Final year of 2,3 or 4yrs program• Academic good standing• 3.0 GPA• Direct practice or Admin and

Community Development track both eligible

• Citizen or permanent resident – able to work in California

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 eligible agency in California

• Pass Fingerprint /Live Scan• Disclose if barriers to passing background

checks• Satisfactory Academic Progress

Participation in Surveys, Seminars, Field trips i.e.

extra commitments


EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONEMPLOYMENT OBLIGATION Within 6 months Post Graduation

County or Contract Mental Health Agency• Accept one of first 3 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 Cal-Swec 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 – Ex. Patton State Hospital,

The village in Long Beach


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 an in-patient psychiatric

hospital, jail, prison, State Hospital, VA, private entity not funded by County, Example – Hospice


Weigh Pros and Cons before applyingWeigh Pros and Cons before applying PROS

$18,500 stipend

Participation in prestigious program well known in the community – 90+ % students get jobs within 6 months

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 – extra commitment of time/expectations


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 18TH

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 18TH

Agency Fair – Friday January 25th

Choose 2nd year agency choices

Field application deadline Friday February 1st

MHTP interviews @ Jan. 28th – Feb 15th

Thanks and Good LuckThanks and Good Luck

• Thank you for your interest in the program

• Any other questions: • Candy Elson [email protected] • Contact information for current students in

the program, available upon request


mailto:[email protected]

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MH Internship Student Orientation Mental Health Training Program INFORMATION MEETING San Diego State University School of Social Work AGENDA Introduction