Isabel Cortes
High School Engagement, Program Participant, Scholar
"I found a sense of visibility about me as a human and as a student. I finally felt I belonged."
“The Mental Health Career Program has opened the doors to incredible people and an empowering community. It has given me hope that I can get through this journey of career licensing.” — Julio Cesar Zamarripa, Mental Health Career Program Participant
Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Career Program provides undocumented professionals in California with the career-specific hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring they need to launch their careers in the mental health field. Program participants will receive supervision, training, and mentorship from licensed therapists while gaining hours towards their licensure in California by providing pro-bono mental health services to undocumented individuals.
Program Benefits
General Requirements
The application cycle for 2023 has closed on Monday, August 14, 2023. To receive updates about future Mental Health Career Program opportunities, fill out our Mental Health Contact Form.