Mental Health Worker

Program Overview

The Mental Health Worker program prepares students to support individuals dealing with mental health challenges in various healthcare and social service settings. Students gain a strong understanding of mental health disorders, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and patient care techniques. The program covers essential topics such as psychiatric rehabilitation, ethical practices, mental health laws, and counseling fundamentals. Graduates are equipped to work as mental health workers, psychiatric technicians, or behavioral health specialists, assisting patients in hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centers, and community organizations. This program emphasizes empathy, problem-solving, and teamwork, providing students with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the mental health field.

Contact Information

LINDA WILLIAMS  
Workforce Program Coordinator
(256) 215-4276
lwilliams@cacc.edu 

AMY OWENS-STEPHENS
Workforce Program Coordinator
(334) 595-7012  
anowens@cacc.edu

Top Careers

• Psychiatric Technician
• Mental Health Counselor
• Behavioral Health Specialist

Classes

Online modules/1-day Lab