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Mental Health Loan Assumption Program (MHLAP)
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The 2011 Application deadline is December 10, 2011. The application is below.
Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to view the application. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, please click on the link to download it.
Application (printable version)
Applicant's Q & A Conference Call Schedule (10 dates and times available)
If you have any questions, please access our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you have questions pertaining to hard-to-fill or retain positions in your County see the County Contacts List. Some counties have already published their criteria for 2011-2012:
Background: The MHLAP was created by the Mental Health Services Act (Act), passed by California voters in November 2004. The Act provided funding to develop a loan forgiveness program in order to retain qualified professionals working within the Public Mental Health System (PMHS). Through the Workforce Education and Training component of the Act, $5 million is allocated yearly to loan assumption awards. An award recipient may receive up to $10,000 to repay educational loans in exchange for a 12-month service obligation in a hard-to-fill or retain position within the County PMHS.
Eligible Professions: Counties determine which professions are eligible for their County's hard-to-fill/ retain positions. Eligible professions include but are not limited to Registered or Licensed Psychologists, Registered or Licensed Psychiatrists, Postdoctoral Psychological Assistants, Postdoctoral Psychological Trainees, Registered or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Registered or Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Interns , and Registered or Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in California.