Online Certificate

Mental Health Support
Professional

Start a Career as a Mental Health
Support Professional

18 Weeks*

To Complete

8-10 Hours

Weekly Commitment

Anytime

Enrollment

What is a Mental Health Support Professional?

Mental health support professionals play a crucial role in providing care and support to individuals dealing with mental health issues. They often act as advocates for their clients, helping them access necessary services and resources, and ensuring they receive appropriate care.

If you’re a compassionate person with the ability to connect with people and assist them through challenging times, St. Norbert College’s Mental Health Support Professional program could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Becoming a Compassionate Mental Health Support Professional

The 100% online Mental Health Support Professional program from St. Norbert College provides a solid foundation in mental health and mental health care, focusing on best practice skills to provide quality care to those served.

This program contains training that prepares students to care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities. It also equips you with the knowledge of practice management and EHR software, as well as HIPAA and HITECH as it relates to privacy and security laws and measures.

You will learn

Professionalism in Allied Health

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Medication Administration

Fundamentals of Mental Health Care

Electronic Health Records

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Oral and written English proficiency is a requirement for course participation and certificate examination.

Provided Courseroom Materials

Expert-led video based training
eBooks: Fundamentals of Mental Health Care, Electronic Health Records
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fee

Is a Career as a Mental Health Support Professional Right for You?

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What You’ll Learn in the Mental Health Support
Professional Program

After completing the Mental Health Support Professional program, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of Electronic Health Record (EHR) functionality and documentation
Distinguish intake, crisis care, inpatient care, and discharge duties
Recognize psychology and substance use terminology and apply that knowledge where applicable to psychiatric team communication
Demonstrate skills in observation, communication, interpersonal needs, and working well under stress
Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security laws

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What Can You Do with a Mental Health Support Professional Certificate?

There is a growing awareness about the importance of mental health, leading to increased demand for mental health services. With increasing awareness and destigmatization of mental health issues, more people are seeking help.

Careers to Explore

As a graduate you may be eligible for these careers:

Psychiatric Technician
Behavioral Health Aide/Technician
Health Care Aide/Technician
Mental Health Specialist
Residential Aide

High Demand for Mental Health Support Professional

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations**. Feel confident you’re getting relevant skills to enter an in-demand career with plenty of opportunities.

Get Certified as a Mental Health Support Professional and Stand Out to Employers

Upon successful completion of your Mental Health Support courses, you will be prepared to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exams essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field, including:

National Healthcareer Association

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC)

You will receive a complimentary voucher for each of these certification exams.

How Much Does a Mental Health Support Professional Certificate Cost?

$4,000

Total Tuition

Connect with an admissions counselor to explore payment plans available to you.
Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mental Health Support Professional program trains individuals to provide care and support for people with mental health issues through an 18-week, 100% online course.

Complete the online program at St. Norbert College and pass national certification exams to qualify for roles like Psychiatric Technician or Behavioral Health Aide.

The course covers mental health care fundamentals, EHR functionality, HIPAA/HITECH laws, and human anatomy, preparing students to support mental health care teams.

You’ll learn skills in communication, mental health care, EHR documentation, patient care, crisis care, and knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH privacy regulations.

To enroll, you need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet, course registration, and oral and written English proficiency.

Certification enhances your job prospects by validating your skills and opening doors to in-demand careers like Mental Health Specialist and Residential Aide.

Graduates can pursue roles such as Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Aide, Therapeutic Program Worker, and Mental Health Specialist.

The demand for mental health support professionals is expected to grow 19% by 2033, much faster than average, due to the rising awareness of mental health issues.

Accreditation & Licensed Certifying Bodies

Our certificate programs are accredited by reputable institutions recognized in the industry. We partner with accredited organizations to ensure the quality and validity of our certifications.

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