Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET)
Program Application
BHWET is a federally funded project designed to prepare MSW students for the unique demands
of the adolescent and young adult populations who have unmet behavioral health needs.
Applications will be accepted for students beginning concentration practicum Spring of 2015.
This award includes:
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$10,000 stipend for two semester 600 hour commitment
Specialized training in integrated behavioral health
Opportunities for professional networking
Requirements
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Practicum setting must include the behavioral health of youth and/or emerging adults
Commitment to training and networking activities
Full concentration practicum (6800 & 6850) commitment
Agreement with and signature on the commitment letter
How to apply?
Please complete the application form and sign the commitment letter. Please submit your
application with your approved practicum application signed by your advisor, and a copy of your
resume to:
BHWET Application Committee
C/O Patti Rosenthal
rosenthalp@umsl.edu
216 Bellerive Hall
Application deadlines
April 15 (summer placements)
July 15 (fall placements)
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BHWET Program Application Form
Name:
Student ID:
Email address:
Telephone number:
Mailing address:
What year did you enter the MSW
program?
Concentration:
Spring ______
Summer ______
Fall ______
Summer ______
Fall ______
___ Family Practice
___ Social Work Leadership and Management
___ Gerontology
When do you expect to start your
concentration practicum? (year)
Have you secured a practicum site?
Spring ______
__Yes
__ No
If yes, where?
What population is served by this
practicum site?
Please describe any experience (volunteer or paid employment) working with at risk
youth and/or emerging adults (ages 16-25) who have experienced challenges with mental
health or substance abuse.
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Please describe your career interest and plans for providing behavioral health services to
at risk youth and/or emerging adults.
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Dear MSW Program Director:
I am pleased to submit my application for the prestigious University of Missouri Collaborative
Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) for Professionals Program
funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration. I understand that the program will provide targeted,
interdisciplinary substance abuse and mental health training to advanced-level MSW students in
an effort to expand the workforce of practitioners who will work with children, adolescents, and
transitional-age youth/young adults who are at-risk for developing - or who have developed - a
recognized behavioral health disorder.
I understand that the project provides students who are accepted with a $10,000 stipend during
the final field placement and includes the following essential elements:
If accepted I commit to the following:
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I will be an MSW student in my final field practicum
I will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service, community collaboration, and
leadership in working with children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth/young adults
who are at-risk for developing - or who have developed - a recognized behavioral health
disorder.
I agree to complete a concentration level practicum/final field practicum in an approved
site.
I agree to participate in additional trainings and networking opportunities.
I commit to seeking employment after graduation working with children, adolescents,
and transitional-age youth who are at-risk for developing - or who have developed - a
recognized behavioral health disorder.
Sincerely,
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Student Printed Name
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Student Signature
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