Behavioral Health Support Certificate

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Certificate: 32 Hours

The Certificate of Achievement in Behavioral Health Support provides training for employment as a residential technician or assistant to case management, both in the field and administratively. Technicians and assistants serve an essential role in ensuring that daily needs of clients are met and serve as a liaison to the client in completing forms and providing paperwork. Employment options include positions at residential facilities and administrative offices that provide care to individuals with mental health and substance use disorder needs. This is a selective admission program.

Behavioral Health Support Certificate Requirements

BHS-200 Introduction to Behavioral Health Support Credits: 2
BHS-210 Legal and Ethical Issues Credits: 3
BHS-220 Systems of Care Credits: 3
BHS-230 Substance Use Disorders Credits: 3
CIS-101 Technology & Digital Literacy Credits: 3
COM-100 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3 or
COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3 or
COM-200 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
ENG-100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5 or
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
ENG-150 Technical Writing Credits: 3
HST-120 U.S. History I: to 1865 Credits: 3 or
HST-130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present Credits: 3 or
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSY-130 Life Span Development Psychology Credits: 3