School-Based Mental Health Stipend Program

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 

  • Advanced year students make 1-year commitment to complete placements within district or partnering schools

  • $15,000 - $18,000 stipend per year (specifics will be provided during offer year)

  • Individualized professional development plan created with LCSW clinical supervisor

  • Year for year post-graduate employment-obligation


Del Norte Unified School District: 

  • One-year term

  • $10,000 stipend (Final year Fall 2024 - Spring 2025); pending additional years

  • Placements in Del Norte Schools

  • Mileage and expenses support to address potential travel barriers

  • Participation in additional School Mental Health Seminar

  • Opportunity to apply for additional $3,000 scholarship towards Humboldt PPSC post-graduate program

 

For more information contact: 

School-Based Stipend Program Coordinator

Julie Slater North: julie.slater@humboldt.edu