Mental Health and Addictions

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Admission Requirements

Learning Outcomes

Job Responsibilities

Program Modules

Program Overview

Mental health and addictions workers help clients with the activities of daily living within various settings to encourage full independence.The main duties of a of a mental health worker includes:

create a safe and welcoming environment for people to live
provide brief counselling to individuals and families about mental health and mental health issues
make home visits as needed
make referrals for services required by the clients
provide community education
collaborate with community agencies.
This program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours. You will gain both; a theoretical understanding and the clinical skills required to help your clients successfully navigate their challenges with mental health and/or addictive behaviours as they begin their journey to wellness.

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Graduates may find employment in a variety of different job titles including:

Addictions crisis worker
Addictions counsellor
Addictions and mental health rehab support worker
Case manager
Community support worker
Counsellor/group facilitator
Crisis outreach/intervention worker
Harm reduction worker
Housing stability counsellor
Mental health/wellness counsellor
Mental health support worker
Outreach services advisor
Psycho-educator
Withdrawal management counsellor

Admission Requirements

18 years of age or older.
Assessment: Online or In-person Counselling
Result to Prove English Proficiency:
- IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 overall
- IELTS (General) – 6.0 overall with each band 6.0
- PTE (Academic) – 51 overall
- TOEFL IBT – 60 overall
- CELPIP – 7 overall with each band 7
In the absence of the above ESL required.
Secondary or Post Secondary Degree Diploma.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in scheduling appointments and managing patient reception in a medical office setting.
Students will acquire essential skills in record management, ensuring accurate and organized patient documentation.
Graduates will demonstrate competence in medical office accounting, including billing and financial management.
Graduates will be proficient in generating reports and requisitions necessary for medical office operations.
Students will gain expertise in medical transcription, ensuring accurate and timely transcribing of medical records.
Graduates will possess a strong grasp of medical office terminology, facilitating effective communication within the healthcare environment.
Students will develop key interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with both patients and healthcare team members.
Graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to addressing the shortage of well-trained medical administrative assistants in the healthcare industry, meeting the growing demand for skilled personnel.

Job Responsibilities

Review client’s background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
Assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and needs
Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses, supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning
Participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs
Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or health care professionals
Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioural changes and responses to interventions
Advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions
Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community
Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients’ overall progress
Co-ordinate the volunteer activities of human service agencies, health care facilities and arts and sports organizations
May maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
May supervise social service support workers and volunteers.

Program Modules

Understanding Substance Abuse
Abnormal Psychology
Understanding concurrent disorders
Sociology of Healthcare
Cognitive Development and Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Technology for Success Microsoft Office and 365
Record Keeping and Documentation
Crisis Intervention
Client Referral, Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning
Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation
Case Management
Counselling Principles
Group Facilitation
Medications (Pharmacology)
Prevention and Health Promotion
Family and Social Support
Trauma-Specific Care
Issues and Ethics in Healthcare and Self Care Practices
Community Development and Outreach
Mental Health and Addictions Virtual Project

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