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Mental Health Workforce Change Through Social Work Education: A California Case Study
The 2004 Califomia Mental Health Services Act requires large-scale system change in the public mental health system through a shift to recovery-oriented services for diverse populations. This article
describes an innovative strategy for workforce recruitment anc retention to create and sustain these
systemic changes. The California Social Work Education Center Mental Health Program provides stipends to master's of social work students at 17 Califomia universities. In retum, students must work for 1 year postgraduation in community mental health practice. Results of a 5-year study show that stipend recipients closely mirror the diverse demographics of the state, and 94% have remained in community mental health practice. The article also discusses lessons leamed and implications for social work education in Califomia and other states.
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