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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.

High School Students

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

High School Students – Summer Scholars Students

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

College Students and Community Members

Desired Outcome

15-20 college students and/or community members 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 students and/or community members 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

Associate Degree Students

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

Degree Completers

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

BSW and MSW Students

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.

Contact Us

Department of Family Science and Social Work
101A McGuffey Hall
Oxford, OH 45056