Mental Health Loan Assumption Program
Award Type: Other
Applicant must be currently working or have an offer to work in a hard to fill/retain position within California's Public Mental Health System. Eligible licensed or registered psychiatric, psychologists, marriage/family therapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses may apply. Priority consideration will be given to applicants best suited to meet the cultural and linguistic needs and demands of mental health consumers, based on the applicant meeting one or more of the following selection criteria: work experience, cultural/linguistic competence, fluency, personal/community background, community service, and career goal.s
Award Amount
Maximum: $10,000
Average: $7,939
Number of Awards
Average: 550
Applicants: 1,222
Deadlines & Renewal
October 16
Award is not automatically renewable. Recipient must go through competitive process to be considered for each award, each cycle.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum Age 18
More Details
- One year commitment to work in a Public Mental Health System of California.
Sponsoring Organization
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Health Professions Education Foundation
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 326-3640
hpef-email@oshpd.ca.gov
Website
Contact Information
Margarita Miranda
Program Officer400 R Street, Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 326-3644
hpef-email@oshpd.ca.gov