FAHS MFP National Service Committee

The primary goal of the FAHS MFP National Service Committee (NSC) is to strengthen the FAHS MFP program by providing strategic guidance, resources, and mentorship to students from communities. The FAHS MFP NSC aims to build sustainable partnerships with educational institutions, enhance pathways to careers in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and mental health professions, and secure financial and professional support from MFP groups and other stakeholders. By fostering educational practices in the mental health workforce, the NSC seeks to address mental health workforce shortages and improve access to the delivery of care and educational resources. The FAHS MFP NSC will help to create a robust pipeline for developing marriage and family therapists (MFTs) from high school to graduate school for the development of the workforce in behavioral health.

The National Service Committee (NSC) will organize and host SPARK (Strengthening Pathways to Accessible Resources for Knowledge) MFT events, which are designed to guide students from communities toward careers in Marriage and Family Therapy and mental health professions. These events will feature interactive workshops, plenary sessions with mental health professionals and MFP alumni, and provide resources for students, parents, and educators. Additionally, the events will serve as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds to support the FAHS MFP program's mission of increasing the mental health workforce.

Benefits to NSC Members:

 • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful initiative that addresses mental health care shortages and supports students from communities. 
 • Networking opportunities with professionals in the mental health field. 
 • Experience developing workshops, events, and educational materials that directly impact the next generation of mental health professionals, including creating a robust pipeline for developing marriage and family therapists (MFTs) from high school to graduate school in mental health, prevention, and substance use. 
 • Ability to influence the future of behavioral health workforce development through collaboration with national stakeholders and educational institutions. 

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Current Members
The MFP NSC opens applications for this committee yearly. The following is the timeline for applications: 1) November 15 - Applications Open, 2) Applications Close - December 15, 3) Applicants Selected - December 31, 4) Applicants Notified - January 2, 5) New NSC Members Orientation -  January 15. For additional information and application format please visit our Job Opportunities webpage.