Community Health Worker Certification for Mental Health Equity

(TEACH Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Katherine Sanchez, PhD, LCSW

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The investigators suggest a multi-step approach to improve access to mental health care for minority groups. The plan focuses on three goals: increasing diversity in the mental health workforce, bringing more expertise into the community, and strengthening the community's ability to address the factors that impact mental health. To do this, the TEACH study team will work with students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups at a minority-serving school. Students will be provided the opportunity to obtain their CHW Certification while receiving course credit for their degree. Students will then be eligible to participate in an internship to utilize their skills. The TEACH study team will help these students with their training, supervision, and ongoing support. These students will then be able to work with their communities to tackle common mental health issues and the social factors that contribute to those problems.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups at a minority-serving institution. They should be interested in obtaining Community Health Worker Certification to help improve mental health care access within their communities.

Inclusion Criteria

Must be enrolled as a UTA undergraduate student with unmet internship hours

I am 18 years old or older.

Must be able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

I am under 18 years old.

Non-successful completion of EMPOWER course and/or State of Texas CHW certification at the start of internship

Not enrolled as an undergraduate student at UTA

Treatment Details

Interventions

• A semester-long course for training of students as CHWs with additional EMPOWER training for delivering a brief trans-diagnostic psychosocial intervention (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial Overview The study tests a semester-long course that trains students as Community Health Workers (CHWs) with additional EMPOWER training for delivering brief psychosocial interventions aimed at diverse populations.

Participant Groups

Group I: EMPOWER-trained CHWs Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Arlington will engage in a semester-long course for training of students as CHWs with additional EMPOWER training for delivering a brief trans-diagnostic psychosocial intervention. CHW certified students will then engage in an internship at Baylor Scott and White Health.

Group II: Non-EMPOWER-trained interns Active Control 1 Intervention

Intern health workers who have not undergone the EMPOWER training curriculum will engage in an internship at Baylor Scott and White Health.

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations Nearby Select from list below to view details:

Baylor Scott and White Research Institute Dallas, TX

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Baylor Research Institute Lead Sponsor

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Collaborator

The University of Texas at Arlington Collaborator

References