The Post-Master’s Accelerator Program is designed to support candidates who have graduated with their degree and are in the process of getting licensed.
The program aims to offset the cost of licensure in addition to providing support and supervision for candidates. It also focuses on increasing the number of patients served by post-master’s associates, enhancing diversity and inclusion among licensed professionals and improving the HRSA health professional shortage area scores.
Clinician Benefits:
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Up to $8,300 in milestone-based cash stipends.
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Up to $1,700 in professional development benefits.
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Access to live and on-demand expert-led training.
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Peer support groups, mentorship, and national networking opportunities.
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A streamlined system for tracking progress toward licensure.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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Eligible Employment Sites:
Eligible Candidates Must
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Be a full-time employee (or have an offer) at an eligible mental health or community organization.
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Have a master’s degree (or pending graduation) in:
o Counseling psychology
o Mental health counseling
o Marriage and family therapy
o Social work
o Substance use/addiction counseling
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Be pursuing clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, addiction counseling).
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Be early in their licensure journey (less than 33% of required clinical hours completed).
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Demonstrate financial need.
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Be committed to serving communities with unmet needs.
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Mental health and substance use treatment centers
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Federally Qualified Health Centers
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Academic health institutions
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School-based and mobile outreach services
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Nonprofit community-based provider organizations
(for-profit private practices are generally not eligible)
Accelerator Cohorts
NMHWAC 2.0: Cohort Five
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Cohort Five
