Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initiative (SOBHI)
Pipeline Components
With the support of dedicated recruiter/outreach coordinators, administrative staff, and an evaluation team, Miami University (MU) and Ohio University (OU) operate a SOBHI that impacts southern Ohio’s understanding of behavioral health disparities, social determinants of behavioral health, and overall health equity. Below are details about the various opportunities provided through this grant-funded opportunity.
Desired Outcome
25 students earning their Community Health Worker (CHW) Credential
Incentives
$3,000 for completing practicum placements
Support for Success
Professional mentoring, interprofessional education events
Desired Outcome
40 students attending the MU Summer Scholars Program
Incentives
Full program cost covered by the grant
Support for Success
Guidance from professional leaders, interprofessional education events
Desired Outcome
15-20 college and/or local high school students will earn their preliminary OCPSA certificate:
- Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA) -requires 45 hours of specific prevention education and 100 hours of prevention-related work experience. These students shall work with an assigned mentor.
15-20 college and/or local high school students will earn their preliminary OCDCA certificate:
- Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (OCDCA)- requires 40 hours of specific substance use disorder education.
Incentives
- Paid Stipend - $3,000 for earning their preliminary OCPSA Certificate
- Paid Stipend - $1,500 for earning their preliminary OCDCA certificate
Support for Success
Professional mentoring, interprofessional education events
Target Population
Allied health graduates from partner community colleges
Desired Outcome
46 students earning their associate’s degree and wishing to complete a bachelor's degree in social work from Miami University or Ohio University
Incentives
Educational stipend of $5,000
Support for Success
Interprofessional education events
Target Population
Prior college students needing credits to complete their degree
Desired Outcome
10 students completing bachelor’s degree in social work from Miami University or Ohio University
Incentives
Educational stipend of $5,000
Support for Success
Interprofessional education events
Target Population
BSW and MSW students
Desired Outcome
20 BSW and 20 MSW students enrolled in social work programs at MU
Incentives
- Tuition scholarships – one-time tuition scholarship of $10,000
- Practicum stipends – $4,500 for completing their practicum placements
- Living expenses stipend – $4,000 for living expenses ( $450 per month) to live in the county of their practicum placement while completing the placement
Support for Success
Professional mentoring, simulation labs, licensure preparation
For further inquiries, please contact Amy Roberts, Ph.D.
