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African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program
African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor • Licensed Professional Counselor • Marriage and Family Therapist
African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program
Application Packet
November, 2015
Thank you for your interest in the African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program. You can make a huge difference in your community. The field of mental health is growing, with long-term employment and advancement opportunities.
You receive training and supervision to qualify for the mental health profession of your choice and financial assistance for licensing and exam fees and exam prep. The Program Manager serves as a mentor to help guide your career planning and involvement in the program.
Acceptable Professional Licenses
- Licensed Social Worker
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (non-clinical)
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (clinical practice)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
To apply, please submit the following information electronically to Abdi Ali, Program Manager at abdi.ali@Reihancompany.com by 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 25, 2015
- Resume/ Transcript
- Cover letter explaining why you are interested in the program
- Completed and Signed Program Application (attached)
Late applications will not be accepted. The Program Manager contacts applicants who meet program criteria for in-person interviews. Three applicants are accepted annually in December for the upcoming year. Individuals not accepted may reapply the following year. You need to submit a new application at the established deadline for the new program year.
Questions? Contact Abdi Ali, Program Manager at (952) 8311831 Ext 103 or abdi.ali@Reihancompany.com
African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program Application
(Please type or legibly print your answers.)
Contact Information
First Name Last Name
Telephone Number Email Address
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Education: College, University, Vocational, Trade and Military School Attended
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Languages: Please indicate the languages you are fluent in speaking and writing.
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African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program Application Page 2)
Name of Applicant
What mental health professional license do you want to earn?
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed Graduated Social Worker (non-clinical worker)
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (clinical practice)
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Marriage and Family Therapist
How many supervision hours have you earned toward your mental health professional license?
Transportation
1) Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes No
License Number: State Issued: Class:
2) Do you have your own or access to a reliable car? Yes No
3) Do you have car insurance? Yes No
Additional Information
4) Do you have a computer and access to the internet? Yes No
5) Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes No
6) How did you hear about the African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program/? Please check all answers that apply.
x Presentation by Reihan Company/Program staff
Program Flyer
Referral from Reihan Company staff
Community bulletin board flyer (Please list where?)
Reihan Company website
College or University Career Center website
Media (radio ad, commercial or public service announcement)
Self-Referral
Other (Please list)
8) Are you a first or second generation immigrant or refugee from Africa?
Yes No
What is your African country of origin?
African Immigrant Mental Health Professional Program Application Page 3)
Name of Applicant
Please submit brief answers to the questions below.
- Why do you want to participate in the African Mental Health Professional Program?
- Why are you interested in earning a mental health professional license?
- What have you done up to this point to meet the mental health professional licensing requirements?
- What support/assistance do you need to successfully obtain a mental health professional license?
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