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Please note that this information will be updated often.

Placement Sites 

NMHWAC placement sites agree to employ a newly hired full-time employee (candidate) who holds a  master’s degree and is a candidate for clinical licensure. Candidates may fill positions that are newly  created or existing and unfilled. When identifying positions for candidates, sites should select those that allow candidates to obtain the number of hours of clinical experience required by their licensing board. 

To ensure licensure success, the National Council has  partnered with Motivo for virtual supervision services and AATBS for licensure exam support for all  candidates. 

Site Eligibility 

Eligible sites must be one of the following:  

• Academic medical institution 

• Federally qualified health center 

• Community health care clinic 

• Other nonprofit provider 

• Health care systems (preference to nonprofits) 

Site Requirements 

1. Sites will recruit, employ, onboard, and retain a full-time employee who: 

▪ Holds a master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited program in one of the following:

▪ Counseling Psychology 

▪ Mental Health Counseling  

▪ Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 

▪ Social Work (Please note that the Hawai'i Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Program is focusing on Social Work.)

▪ Substance Use/Addiction Counseling 

▪ Is licensed at the appropriate associate license level, if necessary, prior to the start of employment with the site so they can begin accruing the hours required for clinical licensure (i.e. LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LPC, LMH).  

▪ Has expressed intent to achieve one of the following clinical licenses and preferably is at the beginning of their path to accruing clinical licensure hours: 

▪ Licensed Professional Counselor  

▪ Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor  

▪ Licensed Mental Health Counselor 

▪ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  

▪ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

▪ Is either a new employee at the organization (start date no earlier than June 1, 2024), or an existing employee who recently obtained a qualifying master’s or doctorate degree and will start accruing clinical licensure hours. 

2. Provide candidates/employees participating in the program a minimum annual salary as required by the program.

3. Provide health insurance options to all full-time employees within the organization.

4. Provide a safe and equitable workplace environment with reasonable opportunities for mentorship and professional development, including time to participate in required NMHWAC program meetings and trainings.  (Please note that the Hawai'i Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Program is prioritizing agencies owned or lead by kanaka maoli, indigenous individuals, and people of color.)

5. Gather and submit quarterly programmatic and impact data to track progress toward NMHWAC required program goals. NMHWAC will share details on reporting requirements and will strive to minimize administrative burden. 

6. Engage in MHWAC program activities as requested, such as statewide and national convenings to share learnings and recommendations to best support people in their path to clinical licensure.

Site Application Criteria 

Sites will be selected based on the following criteria: 

• Capacity for launch: Is the organization prepared to fully participate in the program? Can they commit to all program requirements? 

• ADEI capacity and supports: Is the organization able to support and advance employees from diverse backgrounds (such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture)? 

• Supports for candidates: Does the organization have support in place to assist with employee retention efforts (e.g., health insurance*, tuition or mileage reimbursement, professional development)?

• Shared vision of success: Is the organization invested in shaping and advancing the mental health and substance use treatment workforce? 

*Required for program eligibility