This program addresses the inadequate supply of child and adolescent mental health professionals in Lancaster County. Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Steinman Foundation, this is funded for 3 years (through 2028).
We are currently accepting applications from fellows, clinical supervisors, and agencies interested in participating in our Mental Health Clinical Fellowship Program.
Mental Health Clinical Fellowship
This program addresses the inadequate supply of child and adolescent mental health professionals in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Thanks in part to a generous grant from The Steinman Foundation, this is funded for 3 years through 2025. Master’s level graduates pursuing clinical mental health licensure, such as an LCSW or LPC, must earn over 3,000 clinical supervision hours before they are eligible to apply for Pennsylvania clinical licensing exams. Because there is no equivalent of a medical residency program in the mental health field, many early-career professionals pay for their clinical supervision hours, which leads to inequities and barriers for many students.
This fellowship program builds a countywide community of mental health professionals representing a wide range of expertise and practice settings. Participating agencies span from large public organizations to smaller private practices. All fellowship partners accept private insurance, and nearly all also bill Medicaid—significantly expanding access to mental health care for children, youth, and families across Lancaster County.
In 2024-2025, our Mental Health Clinical Fellowship
collaborative supported:
A total of 46 newly licensed clinicians are now serving youth and families in Lancaster County since 2020.
Our goal for this program is to build a talent pipeline and increase access to care by recruiting and retaining newly licensed therapists and counselors who provide mental health care to children, young people, and families in Lancaster County.
Requirements needed to be a participating Fellow in this program are:
Requirements needed to be a participating Supervisor in this program are:
We’re gathering students, facilitators, and artists to share reflections and help shape what’s next. Your voice matters—join us!
Make your impact by donating at the link below on November 21st, and come celebrate with us at the Greatest Giving Gig at Tellus360 from 5–8 PM. Together, we can elevate mental health for Lancaster’s youth!