Application Process
The Application process for the Mental Health Stipend Program (MHSP) is divided into three components: The Application of Inquiry, an Orientation to the MHSP, and submission of a completed Application Packet. These components follow timelines for the second year MSW field placement process, and the Admission’s Office timelines for new students to the MSW program. Students or prospective students eligible for the MHSP include: MSWI full time students, full time students admitted to the Advanced Standing program, and transfer students going into their advanced year.
The Application of Inquiry
The first component of the MHSP application process identifies interest in the program through submission of an Application of Inquiry form. MSW I students should submit the form by October 1, 2009. These forms indicate student interest in the MHSP, practice interests, and field placement experience.
Prospective students who may be awaiting admission to the MSW program for Advanced Standing or transfer, should submit an Application of Inquiry by October 1, 2009.
The Application of Inquiry (Word) (PDF) should be submitted to the Division of Social Work in person or by mail, with attention to:
Susan Taylor, PhD, MSW
California State University, Sacramento
Mental Health Stipend Program
Division of Social Work
6000 J Street
Sacramento, California 95819-6090
Orientation to the Mental Health Stipend Program and Application Packet
Mandatory orientation sessions regarding the MHSP will be held September 17, & September 30, 2009, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Mariposa Hall, 1016. Individuals interested in the MHSP should attend one of these sessions. The orientation is facilitated by the Coordinator of the MHSP, and includes MHSP program expectations, the formal Application Packet, information related to the Mental Health Services Act, the Recovery Model modality, and Systems of Care in California. This session is designed to provide prospective cohort members with information on the MHSP, as well as providing a philosophical orientation to the spirit of the Mental Health Services Act. The comprehensive nature of orientation assists individuals to better determine their goodness of fit with and potential commit to employment in public mental health.
The Application Packet
The complete Application Packet for MHSP includes six components. Forms and their accompanying explanation will be handed out at the MHSP Orientation sessions. A completed packet would include:
• The Application of Inquiry
• A Cover Letter
• A Foundation Year Mental Health Competency Practice Evaluation Form – (to be filled out by current Practice instructor)
• A Foundation Year Mental Health Competency Field Evaluation Form – (to be filled out by current field instructor)
• An Application Form
• Participation in a 30 minute interview (conducted in April/May)
Other documents which will be reviewed as part of the application process are the completed first and final semester MSW I field evaluations, and course grades at the end of the Foundation year of the MSW program. Applicants do not need to submit copies of these documents, as they will be on file in the Division after each semester.
Proposed Timelines for Submission of documents, and Confirmation by the Division of Social Work
Submission of Application of Inquiry:
• Current MSW I students should submit the Application of Inquiry with the field form (due October 1, 2009) (confirmed by e-mail week of October 6, 2009)
• Applicants to the Advanced Standing Program for Academic Year 2010-2011 should submit an Application of Inquiry form by October 1, 2009 (confirmed by e-mail the week of October 6, 2009)
• Applicants who have applied to transfer should submit an Application of Inquiry form by October 1, 2009 (confirmed by email the week of October 6, 2009)
Submission of Completed Application Packet:
All individuals interested in the MHSP program should submit a completed Application Packet to the Division of Social Work by October 30, 2009.
Interviews for the MHSP:
Interviews for MHSP 2010-2011 prospective cohort members will take place during November/December 2009. Applicants will be contacted by the program secretary with information on scheduling an interview.
Admission Decision:
All applicants will be sent a formal letter indicating conditional admission status to the MHSP by January 15,2010. Full admission to the program will be determined after the MSW I year grades have been submitted.
Last Updated: September 23, 2009 4:40 PM