Behavioral Health Worker

The proposed Mission College Behavioral Health Worker Certificate of Completion is a collaborative, innovative track of coursework that works towards training students to provide services to historically disenfranchised community members. Courses offered for the Certificate Behavioral Health Worker result in an option of a capstone course or fieldwork experience. Students will learn the basics of Behavioral Sciences with foundational courses in rehabilitation and recovery, promoting independent lifestyles, and how to create cooperative relationships within the community. Program Learning Outcomes: Develop specific culturally competent outreach and engagement strategies for special populations. Describe the capacity of an individual to improve and grow, given the opportunity and resources available.

Public health policy calls for culturally appropriate mental health services and education. Mental health education is a vital tool in the prevention of diseases and the mitigating efforts of numerous illnesses. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, minorities are disproportionally impacted by mental illnesses. Educational institutions play a role in supporting public policy to reduce health inequalities. It is recommended to further the development of behavioral health science-related courses and professional opportunities for Mission College students.

First Year:         6 - 10 students

Second Year:  15 - 20 students

Third Year:      15 - 20 students

Program Goals and Objectives 

Program Learning Objectives are requirements for competency in basic skills areas defined by employers, external accreditors, etc.

Program Learning Outcomes: 

1. Develop specific culturally competent outreach and engagement strategies for special populations.

2. Be able to describe the capacity of an individual to improve and grow, given the opportunity and resources available.

This is a noncredit program.

Mission College Behavioral Health Worker Certificate of Completion is a collaborative, innovative coursework track that works towards trainingstudents to provide services to historically disenfranchised community members.

Students will learn the basics of Behavioral Sciences with foundational courses in rehabilitation and recovery, promoting independent lifestyles, and how to create cooperative relationships within the community. Courses offered for the Certificate Behavioral Health Worker result in an option of a capstone course or fieldwork experience. Noncredit Mental Health Worker Certificate of Completion

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
PSY 820	Special Populations	162 hours	Y1 S1
PSY 822	Helping Relationships	162 hours	Y1 S2

This is a noncredit certificate of completion housed in our Psychology Department answering an important need in the community and targeting community members who otherwise would not be able to serve in this capacity.

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