Apply to partner with The MOMENTUM Residency
MOMENTUM is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year!
If you are a school in Washington, DC and are interested in hiring a MOMENTUM resident for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete the following application to be considered.
Thank you for considering The MOMENTUM Residency program as a potential partner.
By partnering with MOMENTUM, you’ll gain access to highly skilled, equity-driven clinicians who are committed to transforming school mental health and supporting the wellbeing of students, families, and communities. Our program offers a sustainable and impactful solution to address the growing need for integrated mental health services in schools and community settings.
Before applying, please take a moment to read our Frequently Asked Questions to ensure you have all the information you need.
Application Timeline
Dates are subject to change.
Applicant interviews conducted
March 17 - 28, 2025
Finalist notifications shared
March 31, 2025
second-round finalist interviews conducted
April 6-11, 2025
Internal review & preparation of finalist materials for employers
April 14–18, 2025
Employer and Finalist profile reviews and ranking forms due
April 21–25, 2025
Rankings shared; schools begin scheduling interviews
April 28–May 2, 2025
School interview window
April 29–May 9, 2025
Final matches shared
Week of May 12, 2025
The application can be started and saved to be completed at another time.
Watch the MOMENTUM Residency FAQ Session Recording
Missed the live FAQ session? We’ve got you covered! Watch the recording to get answers to all your questions about the MOMENTUM Residency. Learn more about the program’s mission, application process, and how we’re building the next generation of school mental health leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper into what makes MOMENTUM impactful. Watch now!
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For Employers
When does the residency begin?
The residency activities for our second cohort of clinicians is July 21, 2025, but employment for residents at your school or organization can begin as early as desired, once the resident is accepted into MOMENTUM and matched with you. Acceptances and matches will occur during Spring of 2026.
What is required to employ a resident?
- Identify the position you wish to fill with the school mental health professional
- If you are a community based organization, please also include the name of the school(s) associated with the position(s) you wish to fill.
- Offer a salary of $70,000 annually with benefits.
- Ensure sufficient office space for the resident to perform job duties
- Pay $15,000 annually, $30,000 in total for 2 years of the residency, per resident.
- Allow residents to attend the quarterly multi day convenings each year as well as supervision and mentorship meetings, which will be hybrid in nature.
- New for second cohort:supportive webinars for school personnel in best practices in integration of your clinician as well as some onsite consultation to support the match
- Application submission by the due date.
If I apply, am I guaranteed a resident?
- At this time, we cannot guarantee all employers will receive a resident as we have capacity for 16 residents. However, we will do all that we can to offer you a resident.
- If you do NOT receive a resident match, you will be first on the list for our next cohort which begins in July 2026 for the following school year.
What if I am not sure if I will have a vacancy for the 2025-2026 school year, should I still apply?
Yes, however please note that placement priority will be given to employers who have firmly committed to hiring a resident.
I have a new mental health clinician working with us, he/she/they could really benefit from this program - can this employee apply?
- Yes! We will consider any applicant who is interested in learning more about school mental health, anti racist practice, and desires a deeper experience in clinical supervision. Encourage your staff to apply and invest in their growth and commitment to you..
- We view MOMENTUM as not only a recruitment space but also as a retention strategy for those who desire more in depth training and support in an existing role.
Do residents work over the summer?
Yes. Residents have activities during summer months to include our mandatory orientation/learning session from July 21-25, 2025.
As an employer school or CBO, I'm getting applications for mental health practitioner roles. Can they apply for MOMENTUM?
Yes! MOMENTUM sources candidates AND we also accept applicants that are in your hiring pipeline. If your candidates are wondering how they can feel supported and learn more about school mental health before accepting the position, consider referring them to MOMENTUM. If you are seeking more support and capacity for your candidates, offer them a spot in MOMENTUM.
still have Questions?
We’re here to help! If you’d like to learn more about The MOMENTUM Residency or have specific questions, schedule a quick 15-minute meeting with Marisa Parella, Executive Director of The MOMENTUM Residency.