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Mental & Social Health Technician Program

Do you have an interest in counseling, social work or psychology? 
 
The Mental & Social Health Technician program introduces students to the fundamentals of counseling, social work, and psychology. Students learn how to support individuals facing mental health challenges through therapeutic intervention strategies, patient care planning, and social rehabilitation.
 
Training covers clinical interviews, patient evaluation, crisis intervention, substance abuse, and mental health treatment procedures. The program also includes instruction in patient communication, psychotropic medications, record-keeping, and industry regulations.
 
With hands-on experience and real-world applications, students gain the skills to make a meaningful impact in mental and social health careers.

Mental & Social Health Technician includes instruction in:

Mental health theory
Applied psychopathology
Patient communication and management
Crisis intervention
Psychotropic medication
Mental health treatment procedures
Substance abuse
Record keeping 
Clinical administrative skills
Applicable standards and regulations
Mental and Social Health Technician students working together on group project

Need help paying program fees?
Apply for a scholarship from the EVIT Foundation

 

 
Program Details

Mental & Social Health Technician

Location: Main Campus  

Monday - Friday
8:00 - 10:35 am
or
12:00 - 2:35 pm
 

See Calendar for EVIT school dates

 

 
license/certifications & credits
Mental Health Technician
Article 9 Certification
Psychological First Aid & CPR

Career Pathways

Behavioral Health Technician
Case Manager
Family Advocate
Paraprofessional Counselor
Parent Aide
Respite Care Worker