- Final Year Student admitted into the MSW program who will be completing their MSW II – Advanced Field Practicum
- Students employed in public or private agencies must be on full-time leave from those agencies to receive a stipend and must obtain a letter or recommendation and release time from their employer.
- Student should be in good academic standing in the MSW program
- Student should demonstrate an interest in and commitment to mental health services as described in the Mental Health Services Act.
- Student is placed for their second-year advanced field practicum in a county public mental health agency, or a community-based organization under contract to a county public mental health agency.
- Student agrees to payback obligation of one (1) year full-time, 40 hours per week, continuous employment in a California county public mental health agency, or a community-based organization under contract to a county public mental health agency, immediately upon graduation.
- Student agrees to complete and pass required criminal background screening procedures as required by county mental health regulations.
- Student agrees to attest that they never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would disqualify them from service in a county public mental health agency, or a community-based organization under contract to a county public mental health agency.
- Priority will be given to applicants who reflect the diverse client populations currently served by mental health agencies in California.
- Priority will be given to applicants who possess second language capabilities.
*Additional criteria may apply as contractual obligations between the School of Social Work and CalSWEC are further defined.