Behavioral Health Plus

Total certificate hours: 6

The Behavioral Health Plus micro-credential is an effective addition to almost any role (Certified Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, etc.). It ensures students develop foundational behavioral health knowledge as well as entry­ level crisis management and de-escalation skills, which can be applied in a variety of settings. Behavioral Health Plus professionals are equipped with the additional behavioral health skills and competencies from this pathway that include:

1. Empathy and Rapport Building 
2. Communication and Motivational Interviewing 
3. Crisis Management and De-Escalation Skills
4. Legal, Professional, and Ethical Considerations in Behavioral HealthKnowledge of Mental Health Disorders and Clinical Documentation