Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling

New York Institute of Technology

Make a difference helping those in need of therapy, counseling, career planning, and crisis intervention in a variety of settings and with a focus on social justice, cultural sensitivity, and technology. The 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling is ideal for school counselors who want to start a private practice or drug/alcohol counselors who want to be licensed in order to diagnose and treat other clients. Gain the skills you need to provide individual, group, and family therapy as well as health, occupational, and vocational counseling and prepare to take the next step in your career as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.Your studies will cover clinical assessment, psychopathology, advanced counseling, and psychotherapy techniques. You'll be able to advocate for issues and concerns related to a culturally diverse society as a mental health counselor. You will have the skills you need to assign a diagnosis to a client, develop a treatment plan, and provide individual and group counseling.