Overview
Learn the skills needed to work in an entry-level position at agencies that support individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders. Positions might include mental health technician, behavioral health aid or intake counselor.
In addition to entry-level jobs, this certificate is also geared toward those working in the field with an interest in training in mental health. This would also be a useful certificate for those working in related fields, such as nursing, or for people with shared experience with mental illness.
This certificate is also a building block for the Human Services degree.
Outcomes
An employee with this certificate would be able to work at entry level positions within agencies that service individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders. Jobs could include mental/behavioral health technicians and mental/behavioral health aids, intake counselors, etc.
The certificate is for those who are not yet in the field or those working in the field with an interest in training in mental health. This would also be a useful certificate for those working in related fields, such as nursing, or for people with shared experience with mental illness.
Course Sequencing
Certificate Program – Required Courses
Academics
of MCC classes have 19 or fewer students.
