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ACMA, the University of Southern CA School of Social Work & Cedars Sinai Medical Center Create Social Work Case Management Fellowship
The American Case Management Association (ACMA) is pleased to announce the inception of the ACMA Social Work Fellowship program. The Fellowship is governed and bestowed by ACMA in partnership with the University
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of Southern California School of Social Work and Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA , and offers a premiere educational experience for social work professionals desiring to expand their understanding of hospital social work and case management practice.
ACMA's commitment to the practice of social work and member suggestions determined that an investment needed to be made to position social work's credibility as a key role in hospital case management. This fellowship will afford an MSW graduate with experiences and training in case management that will enhance their job marketability and career path in hospital case management.
"This is one of the most exciting things ACMA has done in the realm of education and will bring national recognition to the practice of social work in hospital case management."
- L. Greg Cunningham, MHA - CEO, ACMA
The fellowship is a nine-month hospital-based program that includes hospital case management training, project work, multi-hospital exposure, research, professional membership in ACMA, a national conference speaking opportunity, and a case management model comparative study. The 2010 Fellowship will be conducted at Cedars Sinai Medical Center under the direction of Sharon Mass, Ph.D., LCSW, ACM, Director of Case Management.
"A Fellowship partnership between a School of Social Work, a professional association, and an academic medical center is a first for social work practice. I am honored and excited to be a part of this unique opportunity. A candidate completing the Fellowship will strengthen their graduate training with experiential learning and national recognition."
- Sharon Mass, Ph.D., LCSW, ACM
Apply Now - Applications Accepted through March 26, 2010
One individual will be selected for the 2010 Fellowship through an application process. The application deadline is March 26, 2010, and the Fellowship recipient will be announced after April 9, 2010. There is no fee to apply.
Who Should Apply?
All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Fellowship:
- Masters in Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited CSWE school of social work
- Completion of a minimum 60 credit /2 year program
- Hospital / health system experience of:
- Last year's field practicum or second-year placement must have been in a hospital / health system, or
- Candidate must have at least one year of prior hospital / health system experience (post-Masters)
Fellowship Stipend
The Fellow will receive a stipend of $50,000 as their compensation during the fellowship. In addition, travel expenses related to site visits and conference attendance required by the Fellowship will be paid by ACMA. To apply, send your completed application to theacma@acmaweb.org, or fax to 501-227-4247.
Please contact Sharon Mass at smass@acmaweb.org with any questions.
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