The MSW Program at ENMU has been awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant for specialized experiential and technological training in rural behavioral health. The Pathways Project is designed to focus efforts on meeting the urgent demand for qualified professionals ready to practice in high-need, high-demand areas, particularly in the care of children, youth, and adolescents, within interdisciplinary teams, and within integrated care environments. The program requires a one-year commitment.
Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program Grant | Award Number: 1 M01HP54856-01-00
Benefits
- $25,000 annual stipend ($12,500 per semester)
- Interprofessional Education & Training
- Mentorship
Requirements
- ENMU MSW student, enrolled or accepted
- Final clinical field placement (during fall and spring)
- Final year of MSW
Preferences
- Students from rural and underserved areas
- Interested in children, youth, and young adult mental health careers
- Interest in working in rural and underserved communities
Apply for the Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 cohort
Current Cohort
Jessica Carroll
SJRC Texas - Touchstone
Bulverde, TX
Esmeralda Castillo
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Hobbs, NM
Emma Gonzalez
Portales Municipal School District
Portales, NM
Jessica Carroll
Christus St. Vincent Cancer Center
Santa Fe, NM
Sage Klein
Texas Panhandle Centers, ECI
Amarillo, Texas
Serenity Lopez
Mental Health Resources, Inc.
Clovis, NM
Precious Dior McAllister
Life Changes Counseling
Clovis, NM
Desirae Romero-Montoya
Nurstead Mental Health and Consulting
Clovis, NM
Felicia Sepulveda
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Hobbs, NM
Priscilla Zertuche
Berkeley County School District
Moncks Corner, SC
For More Information
Dr. Amy Russell
Assistant Professor, Social Work
Office Location: College of Business (COB), Room 180
Phone: 575.562.2485
