BECOME A PART OF OUR SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENCY

BUILD YOUR CAPACITY as a school mental health practitioner.

The MOMENTUM Residency offers a small cohort of committed learners, a community that builds capacity together through exchanges with stakeholders and access to a variety of professionals in clinical care but also in restorative justice, equity-driven practice, public health, advocacy, policy, and primary care.

Informational Webinar

December 5, 2024 | 8 am

Are you a school, community-based organization (CBO), or aspiring candidate interested in the MOMENTUM Residency? Whether you’re planning to apply or help others through the process, join us for a FREE informational webinar on December 5, 2024! Get all the insights you need to successfully apply and take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

Elevate Your Career with Our Specialized School Mental Health Residency Program
Mental Health Residency Program

Empowering Candidate Futures

Elevate Your Career with Our Specialized School Mental Health Residency Program

The MOMENTUM Residency offers a small community of committed learners, a cohort of professional colleagues from various organizations and schools, and access to a variety of professionals in clinical care but also in restorative justice, equity driven practice, public health, advocacy, policy, primary care and community members.

MOMENTUM prioritizes residents’ professional growth and success through our relationship centered cohort model of learning, synthesizing the clinical and public health aspects of school mental health through an equity lens and self reflective practice. We take care in our selection and matching process to pair residents with a school that fits then we support residents with coaching and support, excellent training, and specialized clinical supervision. The result is a program that fosters honest and authentic practice, diversity and inclusivity.

Our unique approach extends beyond traditional boundaries as we place community voice at the core of our program, with students, caregivers, parents, and teachers actively shaping our perpectives through learning exchanges. Experience learning from a distinguished faculty with advanced practice and expertise, providing you with mentorship and guidance that contributes to a positive school culture.

Become part of our community that enhances your practice and career as well as empowers you to make a meaningful impact with students, families, and communities.

Mental Health Professional Support and Training

Our 2-year residency builds clinical competency through a relational and holistic approach.

Our Focus

Rooted in equity-driven practice and elevating community voice, we leverage the collective wisdom of multisectoral professionals.

Our Advantage

We place full-time clinicians in schools right away and build their competencies and confidence from day one.

Our Support

Residents are employed and paid a market-rate salary and receive simultaneous training and a supportive cohort learning environment.

Our Goal

To address the lack of mental health professionals in schools and enhance their practice through an equity lens.

The MOMENTUM Advantage

Embrace innovative approaches to address the evolving landscape of school mental health, redefining more traditional methods for a more equitable and community driven approach.

Becoming a MOMENTUM resident offers you immediate access to:

Targeted Professional Development

Access to Community Perspectives

Specialized School Matching

Expert Faculty Training

Explore how the vision for MOMENTUM was born and our commitment to excellence.
Embrace innovative approaches to address the evolving landscape of school mental health, redefining our traditional methods for a brighter and more responsive future.

Why Choose MOMENTUM?

The Surgeon General has declared a youth mental health crisis – we must address this now.

Early career professionals require more practical training in the specialty of school mental health to help them sustain in the work.

We have the greatest access to youth in their school setting.

Early career clinicians can and have been burning out quickly and report that a lack of sufficient skills, confidence, and support contribute to this.

The MOMENTUM Residency guides residents through that, building skills, confidence, and self awareness through access to excellent supervision and expert faculty.

MOMENTUM improves performance and skill, reduces emotional burnout and increases retention in school mental health positions.

Expert Faculty with Advanced Practice and Expertise from:

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Revolutionizing School Mental Health

Experience a groundbreaking program that stands out with its unwavering commitment to equity-driven practice.

How does your program integrate clinicians into schools, ensuring immediate impact and competitive compensation?
Our unique approach involves matching full-time clinicians to employers in schools that are a good fit for residents’ unique interest and experience. Employers pay a competitive market-rate salary while ensuring residents are supported through MOMENTUM’s activities simultaneously. This innovative model ensures that professionals are seamlessly integrated into school environments, ready to make a positive impact from the outset.
How does your program contribute to addressing the shortage of mental health professionals in schools?

Our innovative model takes a direct approach in tackling the critical shortage of mental health professionals in schools, making an immediate and meaningful impact. By placing clinicians in schools from day one, we are actively addressing the pressing need for qualified professionals in educational settings and supporting their retention by reducing burnout and building resilience.

How can I contribute to transforming the landscape of mental health care in schools and become a catalyst for positive change?
You can join us in our mission to reshape the mental health care landscape in schools, becoming a catalyst for positive change. Through our program, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact and contribute to the well-being of students and communities.

GET IN TOUCH

Contact us for any inquiries about the residency program

Ready to embark on a transformative journey with our Residency Program? Whether you’re a prospective candidate eager to join our innovative initiative or an employer interested in partnering with us, we welcome your inquiries. Connect with us to learn more about the application process and explore the possibilities of shaping the future of mental health professionals in schools. Contact us today to start your journey toward meaningful impact and positive change.

202-674-3754
info@momentumresidency.com
1640 Columbia Road NW Washington, DC 20009

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