
Mental Health Support Specialist Course
This course prepares students to become Mental Health Support Specialists capable of providing compassionate, evidence-based care in mental health settings. Participants will develop skills to assist individuals dealing with psychiatric disorders, substance use, trauma, and developmental challenges. The course covers essential knowledge in psychology, psychiatric terminology, therapeutic communication, crisis management, legal and ethical responsibilities, and interdisciplinary care. The program concludes with a 160-hour externship to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world behavioral health setting.
(Note: You will be responsible for selecting your externship site)
Course Access
You'll be added to this within 24 to 48hrs after purchase. Please make sure you put a working email address as your login will be emailed to you.
Program Duration and Study Hours
Duration: 6 months
All online courses must be completed within the allotted time
If you have not completed your course within allotted time, we reserve the right to restrict access to your course.
For questions regarding this policy, please contact us
Awards
Associate degree Diploma of Completion