Behavioral Health Assistant II Certificate

Build upon the QBHA I through service-learning and further analysis/understanding of diversity, culminating in the BHA II. Theoretical and experiential knowledge and practice of behavioral health care within diverse settings. Skills and competencies from the QBHA, plus:
Applied experience: Systems, Therapeutic Communication, Crisis Intervention, and De-escalation. Aligned employment opportunities include behavioral health assistant, specialist, technician, behavioral health lead, community corrections technician, crisis intervention specialist.

Requirements

Requirements List

PTE 1010Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness

3

SWK 1100Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning

3

BEH 1001Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy

3

BEH 1030Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation

1

BEH 2030Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills

3

SOC 2018Sociology of Diversity: SS3

3

Total Credit Hours: 16