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Certification Licensing

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14 Weeks

Program Length

$2,500.00

Tuition

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What Does a Mental Health Support Specialist Do?

The Mental Health Support Specialist program prepares students for a rewarding and in-demand career in mental health care. In this profession, mental health support specialists assist licensed mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and therapists, in the comprehensive care of psychiatric patients.

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

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

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBooks: eBooks: Fundamentals of Mental Health Care

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Outcomes

This program prepares students to become Mental Health Technician Certified (MHTC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Students who earn the AMCA designation have demonstrated the knowledge of processes and procedures in mental health care, pharmacology, medical office and patient care skills, including practice settings, and a broad understanding of psychological development, including mental health disorders.

Skills Learned

Distinguish intake, crisis care, inpatient care, and discharge duties
Recognize psychology and substance use terminology and apply that knowledge where applicable to psychiatric team communication
Demonstrate skills in observation, communication, interpersonal needs and working well under stress
Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security laws
Demonstrate understanding of Electronic Health Record (EHR functionality and documentation

COURSES - 14 WEEKS


Professionalism in Allied Health
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Fundamentals of Mental Health Care

ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL JOB POSSIBILITIES

Behavioral Health Aide/Technician

Psychiatric Technician

Mental Health Specialist

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

MHTC

Mental Health Technician Certification

The Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC) is offered through the American Medical Certification Association. Obtaining MHTC certification demonstrates knowledge in the field of mental health care. The MHTC exam covers topics such as process and procedures, psychological development, pharmacology, medical office skills, patient care skills, and practice settings. After passing the exam and becoming certified, the MHTC certification must be renewed every two years through continuing education, some of which is offered by the AMCA.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST REGISTRATION

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CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

	PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Community College
Program & Tuition Cost	$5,000 average	Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials	Included	Up to $750
Job Ready In	3–6 months	24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility	On-demand 24/7	Set class schedule
Travel Requirements	None: 100% online	On-campus classrooms
Student Support	Personal Advisors: text, call and email access	Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching	Professors: scheduled office hours	Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery	3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning	Professor lectures

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Advance Your Mental Health Support Specialist Career

Job Responsibilities

Important Information

Job Possibilities

Certification Licensing

Payment Options

14 Weeks

$2,500.00

What Does a Mental Health Support Specialist Do?

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Requirements

Training Materials Provided

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Outcomes

Skills Learned

COURSES - 14 WEEKS

ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL JOB POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

MHTC

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

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