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Addictions and Mental Health (Full-Time)

Description

This online Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is primarily designed to enhance and further develop the skills of individuals who already work in health care or the social services field and who are interested in specializing in addictions and mental health. There is a growing need for coordinated services by professionals with the knowledge and skills to treat concurrent disorders. Students take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of mental health, mental illness, substance use including focus on holistic assessment and intervention strategies, recovery process, and promotion of ongoing mental health. Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by mental health professionals to deliver responsive and effective substance use.
 
This online Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is primarily designed to enhance and further develop the skills of individuals who already work in health care or the social services field and who are interested in specializing in addictions and mental health. There is a growing need for coordinated services by professionals with the knowledge and skills to treat concurrent disorders. Students take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of mental health, mental illness, substance use including focus on holistic assessment and intervention strategies, recovery process, and promotion of ongoing mental health. Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by mental health professionals to deliver responsive and effective substance use disorder treatment and mental health services, while promoting empowerment, self-self-determination, and optimum quality of life to individuals.
 
Students gain practical experience through the supervised field placement where they can apply knowledge of best practices and further enhance their skillsets. During placement, students are paired with a Field Placement Liaison for support and guidance.
 
Upon completion of the program, students possess the knowledge and skills to work with vulnerable populations in a variety of community mental health and addictions services settings, dependent on their prior experience and credentials, and skills built in the program. These settings may include social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, residential treatment centres, group homes, homeless shelters, school boards, services for specific vulnerable populations, family counselling programs, crisis response services, community outreach programs, community justice programs, medical detox programs, long-term care facilities, hospices, and other establishments.
 
The Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate (AMH) is recognized by the Canadian Addiction Counsellor Certification Federation (CACCF), Canada`s Addiction Workforce Regulator. The CACCF affirms this program enables graduates to meet their certification requirements.
 
SUCCESS FACTORS
 
This program is well-suited for students who:
  • Are interested in improving the quality of life for those with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
  • Want to contribute as team members in a wide range of dynamic environments.
  • Are non-judgmental, flexible, mature and compassionate.
  • Like to support, empower, and encourage others.
  • Have patience and can handle stress and remain calm in difficult situations.
  • Are comfortable with self-reflective practice.
  • Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Have an ability to practice self-care.
  • Can communicate clearly and set professional boundaries.
  • Are comfortable advocating for both self and others.
 
Program Eligibility
  • Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in the human, health, or social sciences fields.
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.

 
COURSES:
 
LEVEL: 01
SSC1010    Mental Health and Addiction Foundations    
SSC1020    Introduction to Counselling    
SSC1030    Chemical Dependency and Substance Use and Abuse    
SSC1040    Community Services and Supports in Addictions and Mental Health    
SSC1050    Holistic Assessment and Interventions: Determinants of Health    
SSC1060    Counselling Gender and Diversity    
SSC1070    Ethical Practice and Professionalism in Mental Health and Addictions    
 
LEVEL: 02
SSC2010    Group Counselling for Addictions and Mental Health Practitioners    
SSC2020   Motivational Interviewing and Change Theory Practice    
SSC2030    Working with Youth and Families    
SSC2040    Impulse Control Disorders and Behavioural Addiction    
SSC2050    An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice    
SSC2060    Community Capacity Building    
SSC2070    Field Placement Preparation Course    
 
LEVEL: 03
FLD0020      Field Placement and Special Topics Seminar
 
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Algonquin College
  • Program type: Certificat post-diplôme
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 1829X09FAO
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.