Mental Health Specialist Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Mental Health Specialist Certificate of Achievement, the student will be prepared to work in an entrylevel position in one or more of the following: Provide patient care and counseling in a inpatient unit; provide case management for non-complex client case caseload; provide group and individual counseling for emotional, drug, or other mental health problems in an outpatient program. The student will take academic courses to prepare him/her for an entry level position within a behavioral health facility or community program. The students will receive training in case management skills for a routine case load, provide group and individual counseling for emotional, drug, alcohol, and co-occurring issues. Students will also develop skills in analyzing crisis situations accurately and learn to take appropriate actions, learn to develop treatment plans, and to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and written.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the skills needed to obtain entry level position in counseling or related fields.
2. Apply counseling skills and techniques.