Mental Health & Addictions Associate Certificate

selkirk.ca/mental-health-addictions

Course of Studies

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
ADD 184 Introduction to Addiction On Campus 3
Total 3

SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
HSER 257 Mental Health Issues: Practical Responses Online 3
Total 3

SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
HSER 600 Motivational Interviewing - Brief Interventions and On Campus

Support Strategies Workshop

Program Summary

If you are already studying or working in the human
service or health care fields, you can earn an
advanced certificate in Mental Health and Addictions
to take your career to a new level. Focused on the
specific needs of clients coping with mental health
and substance use challenges, you'll be versed for a
variety of workplace settings and challenges.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

In this program, you will complete two online courses
that examine current research about the causes

and treatment of mental health and substance

use challenges for marginalized populations and
participate in a two day experiential workshop
focused on motivational interviewing skills.

This certificate is designed for those who wish to
focus their practice in the area of Mental Health and
Addictions and may be of interest to

— Human Services students
— Human Services workers

— Degree holders looking for work-related skills
and/or credentials

— Nurses wishing to practice in the area of Mental
Health and Addictions

Upon graduation from our certificate program,
you'll have skills and knowledge necessary to focus
your practice in Mental Health and Addictions.
Employment options include:

— Drop-in and Outreach Centres
— Community Liaison, Education and Support

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— Group Homes and Adult Shelters
Child and Youth Support and Outreach
Social Services Programs

— Tenant Support and Shelter Resources
— Employment Counselors and Resource Centres
— Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities

You can receive transfer credit for the theory courses
from the University of Victoria and Thompson Rivers
University.

Admission Requirements

DEGREE OR DIPLOMA IN HUMAN
SERVICES OR A RELATED FIELD

— Evidence of graduation (diploma or transcripts)

— 2 letters of reference if your transcripts are not
from Selkirk College

OR
A CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN SERVICES
OR A RELATED FIELD

2 years of subsequent work in the Human Service
field

— 2 letters of reference

Computer literacy

— Atwo page, double spaced letter of application,
outlining your interest in this certificate and
demonstrating your writing skills

OR

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Three semesters

ACCREDITATION:
Associate Certificate

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

NO POST-SECONDARY OR
RELATED FIELD EDUCATION
— Five years of working in the field

— 2 letters of reference (one or more must present
proof of five years work in the field)

— Atwo page, double spaced letter of application,
outlining your interest in this certificate and
demonstrating your writing skills

— Completion of an LPI (Language Proficiency Index
score of 4 or better)

— Computer literacy

Important Dates

WINTER 2016
— January 4 - Winter semester instruction begins

SPRING PRACTICUM 2016
— TBA

Careers

Selkirk College Human Services Department is
offering an Associate Certificate that is designed for
those already in the field who wish to focus their
practice in the area of Mental Health and Addictions.

Application Information

Download Application Package http://selkirk.
ca/program/mental-health-addictions/
application-information

BEFORE YOU START

— Please make sure you meet all admission
requirements, including the general admission
requirements for the college and the specific
admission requirements for your chosen program
(these are listed in each program area)

— International Students (students who are
applying to Selkirk College from locations outside
of Canada) should follow the application steps
required by Selkirk International

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