About The Program

Addressing unmet mental and behavioral health needs in Texas is a critical issue for our state’s workforce.

The Post-Graduate Clinical Scholarship program is intended to support LCSW workforce development through an innovative, two-year post-graduate scholarship.

This initiative is NOW HIRING clinical supervisors that will provide guidance, mentorship, clinical skills development, and other supports to help MSSW graduates reach full LCSW licensure.

This important role will help increase the number of LCSWs in Texas, enhance the mental health workforce capacity, and strengthen mental health services in Texas.

To apply to be a LCSW supervisor in this program, send a cover letter and CV/resume to: SHSPostGradClinicalScholarship@austin.utexas.edu

Program Compensation & Benefits

  • Financial Compensation – Supervisors are paid $2,465 per month for their time and expertise, recognizing the critical role they play in professional development.
  • Flexible, Part-Time Contract Position – Designed to fit your schedule—perfect for professionals who want to contribute meaningfully without a full-time commitment.
  • Remote Supervision via Zoom – All supervision sessions are held virtually, offering convenience and eliminating the need for travel.
  • Strengthened Connection to the School – Engage more deeply with The University of Texas at Austin community and faculty while supporting the next generation of social workers.

Why This Program?

  • At The University of Texas at Austin, 84% of social work students pursue a clinical concentration with the goal of obtaining their LCSW, but students note cost as a significant challenge to completing the licensure process.
  • To address barriers and rapidly expand the number of licensed clinical social workers in the mental health workforce, Texas Social Work launched a Post-Graduate Clinical Scholarship program, generously funded by a private foundation. 
  • This two-year, post-graduate scholarship program provides essential logistical and financial support to help LMSWs become LCSWs — and ultimately, licensed therapists serving their communities. 

WHAT TO KNOW

Requirements
Expectations
  • Provide weekly group supervision for six supervisees for the duration of the program (totaling 100 hours).
  • Monitor and support participants’ progress toward required 3000 supervised work hours.  
  • Aid participants in the development of a supervision plan to be approved by Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).
  • Help scholars navigate licensure requirements.
  • Ensure scholars are in compliance with all relevant Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) regulations and guidelines.
  • Will be responsible for weekly administrative duties (provide reports of who attended group supervision, etc.).
  • Two-year commitment.
Application Deadlines

Cover Letters and Resumes are due on November 14, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time is expected of me for this contract period?

Supervisors are expected to provide weekly group supervision for six supervisees for the duration of the program (totaling 100 hours). Supervisors are also expected to provide mentoring for participants as they go through the LCSW licensing process. We anticipate this program to be a two year commitment.

How many participants will be selected?

One Supervisor will be selected for the Spring 2026 cohort.

How many social workers will I be supervising?

Supervisors are expected to supervise six LMSW-certified social workers for a total of 100 hours.

Who provided the funds for this program?

The funds were provided by a private foundation.