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Mental Health Support Specialist

Make a positive impact by supporting a team dedicated to mental well-being. As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in assisting psychiatrists, therapists, and clients in their journeys towards mental health recovery and substance use management.

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Overview

Make a positive impact by supporting a team dedicated to mental well-being. As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in assisting psychiatrists, therapists, and clients in their journeys towards mental health recovery and substance use management.

Course Length

14 Weeks

Time Commitment

15-20 hours/week

Salary Range

$40K - $53k

*For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.

Accreditation

Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Do you know?

Each year, millions of Americans receive support for their mental health. Employment in mental health-related occupations and industries has grown over the past decade and will continue to grow through 2032.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Is This Mental Health Support Specialist Certificate Right For Me?

Do you want to help people facing mental health challenges?

Are you empathetic and compassionate, with a strong ability to listen and build rapport?

Are you organized and detail-oriented, with a commitment to providing high-quality care?

Do you possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a team of mental health professionals?

Are you excited to learn about mental health conditions and evidence-based support practices?

Potential Careers

Upon completing your certificate and earning your credential, you will be
prepared for exciting new roles, such as

Behavioral Health Aide/Technician
Psychiatric Technician
Health Care Aide/Technician
Mental Health Specialist
Therapeutic Program Worker
Residential Aide

This Program is a Great Fit For

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Working Adults

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Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

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Recent High School Graduates

Why Regis College?

For nearly 100 years, Regis College has empowered students to succeed academically, serve, and lead. Certificate programs through the Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offer:

Self-paced coursework
Online learning formats
Reputable career credentials
Skills for in-demand jobs
Specialized knowledge
Potential for higher salary
Degree completion pathways

Testimonials

The courses online were great

My two favorite parts of the course were, first, the simulations, which make you feel like you’re getting used to a new career. I also liked the go-at-your-own pace learning. It’s nice to know you can take a second, regroup, and try it all over again. For someone who’s going to school later in life, it was great.

- Courtney Rosati

The MedCerts program was very easy to follow

The certificate program taught me a lot about the physiology of the heart, more in-depth stuff I didn’t know. It gave me a better understanding of what I was looking at with the EKGs. I’m one of the more informed technicians at my current job because of this course

- James DeVogel

Funding Options Are Available

The Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offers loan options to make earning a professional certificate a reality for as many students as possible. Some certificate earners may even be eligible for tuition assistance through their employer.