How competitive is the program?

Our goal is to recruit 20 candidates/fellows over the course of the two (2) year grant.

What is a cohort?

We will accept small groups of candidates/fellows every July and January, starting in July 2024 through January 2026.

Do I have to pay for supervision?

No! Our funder, Kaiser Permanente, covers the cost of clinical supervision and supplements the candidates' salaries.

What about clinical license study materials and the fees associated with testing and licensure?

Candidates are eligible for up to $480 in licensure-related expenses

What is a candidate? What is a fellow?

Candidates are those with a MSW and who are not clinically licensed yet. Fellows are currently a MSW student, planning to graduate soon. Fellows will not be recruited until the second year of the grant.

What is the goal of this program?

We aim to expand the pool of diverse post-masters licensed clinicians in Hawaiʻi by reducing barriers to clinical licensure. The goal is to increase access to advanced degree mental health professionals who are skilled in providing culturally-competent clinical services. 

Can I work part-time or on call?

No, this program is for full-time employment and is designed to help candidates achieve licensure in 2 years. 

What if I just got a job offer or just started employment?

This would be a possibility - please explain your situation in the application. 

Who gets priority? How do candidates/fellows get selected? 

Candidates need to start employment in alignment with our cohort recruitment schedule (July/January). Priority categories are as follows:

• Kanaka Maoli and those of indigenous ancestry in Maui (to address the high unmet need for clinical services post-Maui fires).

• Kanaka Maoli and those of indigenous ancestry on neighbor islands.

• Persons of color in Maui and the neighbor islands.

• Kanaka Maoli and persons of color on Oʻahu.

How do I know if the tasks I am doing at my job qualify for hours for my LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC? 

For LCSW, please visit the NASW Hawai'i website for guidance.

For LMFT, consult the Hawaiʻian Islands Association for Marriage and Family Therapy website with specific questions about hours or licensing requirements. See Licensing Requirements here. Also see our Pathway page for more resources!