Pathways to Excellence: Building the Rural Behavioral Health Workforce in New Mexico

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 2025 and spring 2026)
  • 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

For More Information

Amy Russell
Assistant Professor, Social Work
Office Location: College of Business (COB), Room 180
Phone: 575.562.4211