Mental Health Support Specialist
NOTE: This program requires active employer participation, and thus is not available to all who seek it. Learn the skills to assist psychiatrists, therapists and mental health clients in their care of mental health and substance use disorders.
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Anytime
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Exam Fee
Included
This program is NOT available to residents in the following states: AR, ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, SC, WI
Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.
Interested in Creating an Apprenticeship Program
As a registered apprenticeship intermediary with the Department of Labor, we handle the heavy lifting, certification training and apprenticeship paperwork.
Mental Health Support Specialist Online Training
Healthcare Organization Costs
Employers can pay for the training, use tuition reimbursement funds, or utilize apprenticeship government funding to possibly cover both the training cost and wages.
Monthly Payment Options as low as
$
315
Grants Available to Help With
Apprentice participants are promoted to full employees and regular pay rates when they complete their programs.
TRAINING COSTS
$
3,500
At Time of Student Enrollment
MedCerts handles all intermediary responsibilities, paperwork and administrative tasks so the organization doesn’t have to.
No Credit Check
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What does a Mental Health Support Specialist Do?
Mental health support staff have the opportunity to interact with clients on a day-to-day basis. During the day, mental health support specialists participate in client intake, crisis care and inpatient care, including assistance with clinical skills, like taking vital signs, as well as some activities of daily living, or ADLs. They support and assist the client through all phases of treatment, helping to provide a physically safe and therapeutic environment, which may include encouraging the client to participate in group therapy. Mental health support specialists also support the client by communicating observations and concerns to the client’s mental health care team. Accurate documentation of both clinical duties and observations are a key responsibility of the mental health support specialist.
139,600
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- 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
- Demonstrate understanding of Electronic HeaIth Record (EHR) functionality and documentation
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (PDF)
- eBook: Foundations of Mental Health Care 8E
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Eligible Certifications
Mental Health Support Specialist – Apprenticeship
Job Opportunities
$44,150 – $82,710
Estimated Salary
$37,160 – $52,050
Estimated Salary
$37,380 – $58,880
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- This program requires active employer participation, and thus is not available to all who seek it.
- This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Wisconsin
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
