How To Apply
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis.Please submit your application on this page, as well as send an email to pplp@nychhc.org to confirm your submission.

Please Note: Interested participants may also inquire about opportunities to apply to the program while concurrently seeking full-time employment.

Part A: Applicant Information







Part B: Skills Assessment

Please complete the skills assessment below and attach to your application.
1=no knowledge or experience
2=some knowledge and little experience
3= working knowledge and experience
4=proficient
# Topic 1 2 3 4
1 Providing Effective Leadership in Public Psychiatry Settings
2 Functioning as a Manager in Public Psychiatry Settings
3 Organizing Well-Functioning Teams
4 Understanding Healthcare Administration
5 Addressing Structural Barriers in Public Psychiatry Settings
6 Using Quality Improvement Tools and Techniques to Drive Change
7 Implementing Trauma-Informed and Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Care
8 Understanding Laws and Policies related to Mental Health Care
9 Building/Running Programs for Specific Populations and Internationally
10 Identifying Challenges and Improving Communications within Systems
11 Using Data to Understand Health System Strengths and Challenges
12 Understanding Financial Aspects of Mental Health Care including Business Planning

Part C: Personal Career Statement

Please attach a one-page personal statement that includes answers to the following 3 questions: (accepted formats Word or PDF)
+ What motivated you to consider a career in public psychiatry?
+ What skills do you hope to attain from participating in our program?
+ What are your current and future professional goals?


Part D: CV

Please attach a current CV to your application (accepted formats Word or PDF)


Part E: References Contact Information

Please provide names and contact information for 2 individuals who will provider letters of recommendations as follows:
+ Residency Program Director (if you are currently in residency or fellowship) OR Supervisor from your place of employment as of the beginning of the academic year for which you are applying
+ Faculty member or colleague who is familiar with your interest in and commitment to public mental health, and, can attest to your abilities to work as a member of a healthcare team.

Reference #1




Reference #2





Letters of reference should be emailed directly to pplp@nychhc.org by the authors.

Part F: Interview

Once the information contained in your application is reviewed and verified, you will be invited to an interview with members of the core faculty.

Part G: Supervisor/employer approval of participation


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