Behavioral Health Assistant II

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Total certificate hours: 16

The Behavioral Health Assistant II micro-credential builds upon the Assistant I micro-credential through service-learning experience and a deeper analysis and understanding of diversity. lt ensures students have theoretical and experiential knowledge of behavioral health care and practice. Upon completion of this micro-credential, students will have experience applying many concepts and skills within diverse behavioral health settings. The curriculum includes behavioral health and wellness, intercultural competency and inclusive practice, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and service-learning experience. Students who complete the Behavioral Health Assistant II micro-credential are equipped with skills and competencies from this pathway that include:

Experience with Behavioral Healthcare Systems
Empathy and Healthy Boundaries
Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills
Case Management and Documentation
Crisis Intervention and De-escalation skills
Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency

Required courses: 16 credit hours

PTE 1010 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness Credits: 3
BEH 1001 - Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy Credits: 3
BEH 1030 - Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation Credits: 1
BEH 2030 - Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills Credits: 3
SOC 2018 - Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
SWK 1100 - Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning Credits: 3