The training program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive learning experience in the field of mental health services from a multicultural perspective. The training program is intended to prepare ethnic minority students to become mental health professionals by concentrating on the mental health needs of ethnic minority and undeserved populations. The fellows are enrolled in various mental health and human service disciplines. Mental health practicum. Fellows may also choose to become involved in community-based, mental health research.
All training is supervised by appropriately qualified professionals.
The Florida Mental Health Institute along with other departments at USF and community agencies serve as practicum sites. Fellows are expected to spend approximately 32 hours per week at their respective sites. Cultural diversity training. Professional Development Training Participants receive training to facilitate advancement to positions of influence in the mental health and human services fields. This festival, open to all, featured Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, Indian, and Native American art and entertainment.