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Mental Health Training Program INFORMATION MEETING November 15 th 2013

Mental Health Training Program INFORMATION MEETING November 15 th 2013 San Diego State University School of Social Work. AGENDA. Introduction & Vision of MHTP Eligibility criteria University/School’s obligations Student obligations Questions and Answers.

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Mental Health Training Program INFORMATION MEETING November 15 th 2013

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  1. Mental Health Training Program INFORMATION MEETING November 15th 2013 San Diego State University School of Social Work AGENDA • Introduction & Vision of MHTP • Eligibility criteria • University/School’s obligations • Student obligations • Questions and Answers MH Internship Student Orientation

  2. DISCLAIMER RE FUTURE MH STIPEND CONTRACT • We will not know about a new State contract to continue this program for the AY 2014/15 year until Spring 2014. Feb/March/April? • We do not know when exactly. We are waiting to hear from OSHPD (Office of State Health Planning Department) re. the new contract 2nd Year 2014-15 Students who have been confirmed in an eligible 2nd year mental health agency in Spring 2014 will be eligible to apply for the MHTP stipend MH Internship Student Orientation

  3. INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND & VISION OF MHTP 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”. MH Internship Student Orientation

  4. Mental 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/ MH Internship Student Orientation

  5. San Diego County Behavioral Health Network of Care • Useful site about San Diego County Behavioral Health system of care and local implementation of MHSA • http://sandiego.networkofcare.org/mh/ MH Internship Student Orientation

  6. ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY • Final year of MSW program • Academic good standing • 3.0 GPA Full Time Course Load • Direct practice OR Admin and Community Development track both eligible to apply • Citizen or permanent resident – able to work in California MH Internship Student Orientation

  7. Selection Criteria • Application, essay, interview • Mental health work or internship experience • Language/cultural diversity • Lived experience as consumer or mental health services or family member a plus MH Internship Student Orientation

  8. Commitment to work in public mental 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 MH Internship Student Orientation

  9. NOTE: New (2014-15) Contract May Be Different NEW CONTRACT MAY HAVE DIFFERENT STIPEND AMOUNT & EMPLOYMENT PAYBACK COMMITMENT • More or less – we don’t know. • $18,500 has been the typical graduate stipend in the past • Usually one year of stipend for one year of payback commitment MH Internship Student Orientation

  10. SDSU SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WILL • Facilitate Field Placement in Mental Health Agency • Assure Criminal Background Prescreening, Fingerprinting • Provide Funds $18,500 per academic year • Assist with Employment post graduation MH Internship Student Orientation

  11. STUDENT CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS Internship in appropriate mental health agency Employment Obligation – one year in eligible agency in California • Pass Fingerprint /Live Scan • Disclose any barriers to passing background checks Ex. DUI • Maintain satisfactory Academic Progress • Participation in Surveys, Seminars, Field trips i.e. extra commitments MH Internship Student Orientation

  12. EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONCurrent Contract • 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 MH Internship Student Orientation

  13. REPAYMENT • Does not finish school • Repay all funds • Interest rate 3-5% • Withdraws after graduation • Ex. No effort to work • Untimely payment • Block records/Transcripts • Intercept tax returns • Report to credit bureaus MH Internship Student Orientation

  14. HARDSHIP, DISABILITY • REQUEST MODIFICATION • Specific Time Frame • Pro-Rata Repayment • WAIVER • Due to illness, disability, hardship, military deployment • SDSU/CalSWEC Approval MH Internship Student Orientation

  15. Evaluation 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 MH Internship Student Orientation

  16. 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 MH Internship Student Orientation

  17. Internship & Employment Eligibility • 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 MH Internship Student Orientation

  18. Weigh Pros and Cons before applying • PROS • $18,500 stipend (or whatever new contract specifies) • 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 MH Internship Student Orientation

  19. STEPS TO APPLY • Apply & Get Accepted in an Eligible MHTP Field Agency for final year • Complete Application when becomes available • Write essay/statement on mental health practice & MHSA Vision • Review contract obligations Applications are due by … TBA • Paper copy due to SSW office MH Internship Student Orientation

  20. ESSAY • 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 MH Internship Student Orientation

  21. DATES TO REMEMBER • Placement planning meeting Friday January 24, 2014 • Agency Fair – Friday January 31st, 2014 • Choose 2nd year eligible mental health agencies • Field application deadline Friday February 7 – Via IPT • MHTP application & interviews - TBA – when details • Of new contract known – March / April 2014? • Students who are confirmed in an eligible mental health agency will be eligible to apply for the stipend MH Internship Student Orientation

  22. MHTP Interviews & Results • If the applications are available in March or April • Interviews might not take place until near the end of the semester (May 2014) • Hopefully all candidates will be informed if they have been accepted into the program before end of semester • But results might be as late as May/June MH Internship Student Orientation

  23. List of Eligible MHTP Agencies • The Finalized List of Eligible Mental Health Training program agencies will be available at MHTP Information Meeting & at the Agency Fair • Current List Available on Line – Agency & Internship slots vary year to year • http://socialwork.sdsu.edu/degrees-programs/graduate-programs/mental-health-training-program/mhtp-eligible-sites/ MH Internship Student Orientation

  24. Thanks and Good Luck • Thank you for your interest in the program • Check the web site regularly for any updates • Any other questions: • Candy Elson candy.elson@mail.sdsu.edu • Contact information for current students in the program, available upon request MH Internship Student Orientation

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