School-Based Mental Health Stipend Program

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MSW School-Based Stipends

MSW students who have been accepted to the Humboldt Social Work Program are eligible to apply for School-Based Mental Health Stipends. These stipends are for students committed to a career in school-based social work and will support student preparation to complete post-graduate Pupil Personnel Services -School Social Work Credential program.

Stipend programs vary slightly based on district and program commitments. 

All stipends require: 

• Placement in regional schools and school-based mental health settings under supervision of PPSC-SSW
• Ability to complete CA Certificate of Clearance process
• Participation in supplemental training, professional development and seminar activities to prepare for PPSC-SSW requirements

See this link for more information regarding the PPSC-SW program at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt School-Based Mental Health Demonstration Grant:

• One-year term (with option to apply for second year).
• $15,000 stipend per year
• Placements in qualifying schools within Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino and Trinity counties.
• Participation in additional School Mental Health Seminar
• Potential availability of limited child care and mileage reimbursement for placement days
• Opportunity to apply for additional $3,000 scholarship towards Humboldt PPSC post-graduate program

 Northern Humboldt Union High School District:

• Foundation year students make 2-year commitment to complete placements within district or partnering schools: $16,000 stipend per year
• Advanced year students make 1-year commitment to complete placements within district or partnering schools: $10,000 stipend plus potential additional $2,000 linked to professional development goals.
• Individualized professional development plan created with LCSW clinical supervisor
• Year for year post-graduate employment-obligation

Del Norte Unified School District: 

• Available to BASW and MSW students.
• District determines eligibility for fund recipients, with priority for individuals residing in the district, with a history of school-based employment.
• Stipend varies based on student support needs, estimated tuition and program level.
• Undergraduate students are expected to meet steps towards Wellness Coach II Certification, as supported by the BSW Program.
• MSW recipients are expected to meet steps towards PPSC-SSW credential.
• MSW recipients have opportunity to apply for additional $3,000 scholarship towards Humboldt PPSC post-graduate program

For more information contact: 

Julie Slater North: julie.slater@humboldt.edu
School-Based Stipend Program Coordinator

BASW School-Based and School-Linked Certifications and Funding

All undergraduate social work majors have an opportunity to complete steps to become a Certified Wellness Coach II with California through our educational pathway, when completing an approved youth-serving (0-25) senior year practicum. This prepares BASW students to provide support related to youth behavioral health, and is a rapidly expanding school-based career pathway. 

State scholarships are available to fund your education if this is your professional goal, with some students receiving funding of up to $35,000 a year. There are also pathways for folks holding relevant Associates Degrees. Please contact our Wellness Coach Program Coordinator for more information or attend one of our school-based social work drop-in information sessions.  

Wellness Coach Program Coordinator
Yvonne Doble, MSW, EdD
ycd2@humboldt.edu