Program Overview
Your Path to Transforming School Mental Health
The MOMENTUM Residency is a dynamic two-year professional development program that equips emerging school-based mental health clinicians with the skills and support to make a lasting impact. Built on principles of equity and community engagement, the program is designed to meet the unique needs of schools and students in Washington, DC.
What Makes the MOMENTUM Program Unique?
Collaborative learning and training
Residents engage in a robust curriculum that combines:
Practical Training
Develop clinical competencies to address challenges faced by historically under-resourced students.
Equity-Driven Practice
Build awareness and skills for working with diverse populations, while emphasizing self-reflection and cultural humility.
Social Determinants of Health
Understand and mitigate systemic barriers to mental health and economic mobility.
Comprehensive Support
Benefit from mentorship, clinical supervision, and a supportive cohort model to build confidence and resilience.
Immediate Impact
From day one, residents work as full-time clinicians in partner schools, bringing immediate benefits to students and staff:
- Develop tailored prevention and intervention plans.
- Integrate mental health strategies seamlessly into the school environment.
- Build meaningful partnerships with families, community organizations, and school staff.
Program highlights
Resident Development
Core Clinical Competencies
Prepare to support K-12 students with diverse needs, including those impacted by systemic inequities.
Policy and Advocacy Skills
Gain tools to influence policies that enhance school mental health practices.
Professional Identity
Transition from student to professional, fostering a sense of responsibility and self-efficacy.
Resiliency and Self-Care
Learn strategies to prevent burnout and sustain compassion in challenging environments.
Resident Outcomes
- Develop a strong professional identity and clinical expertise.
- Master skills for advocating and implementing equitable school-based mental health practices.
- Build resilience and maintain a healthy mindset to sustain long-term impact.
Employer Benefits
Expert Clinicians
Schools gain highly trained mental health professionals committed to a minimum two-year placement.
Equitable Solutions
Address implicit biases and implement equitable practices across the school community.
Enhanced Collaboration
Foster integration between mental health services and daily school operations.
Family Engagement
Build trust and collaboration with families to improve student outcomes.
Employer Outcomes
- Gain access to skilled clinicians who enhance school-wide mental health practices.
- Benefit from culturally responsive interventions and data-driven solutions.
- Strengthen family and community partnerships for holistic student support.
Join MOMENTUM
Be Part of the Change
Whether you’re a clinician ready to advance your career or a school seeking to enhance student wellness, MOMENTUM is the bridge to equitable mental health solutions.
