LEAP

The Licensure Equity Achievement Program (LEAP), is a new initiative, administered by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (MassLeague) in partnership with MassGeneral Brigham (MGB). When reviewing pass rates for behavioral health licensing exams, it has been well documented that there are disparities among racial groups, English as a second language, and those 32 years and older.

LEAP's core mission is to ensure equal access to licensure opportunities by eliminating barriers hindering diverse individuals from becoming licensed behavioral health professionals.

LEAP is committed to providing comprehensive support to address the economic, educational, and social factors contributing to these disparities. The support includes:

· funding to access essential testing resources

· one-on-one coaching for personalized guidance, and

· facilitated peer support groups for community and encouragement

LEAP is open to master’s-prepared and/or post-doctoral community health center (CHC) employees who are culturally or linguistically diverse, as well as those aged 32+.

These criteria are grounded in the data presented in the 2018-2021 Association of Social Worker Board’s Exam Pass Rate Analysis report.

Interested applicants should contact leap@massleague.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.