Mental Health Careers

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Specifications

  • CTE Sector: Health Science and Medical Technology
  • Located at: Ruben Salazar
  • UC A-G Approval: G

Course Description

Prerequisites: None
Description: A mental health professional is a health care practitioner or community services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual’s mental health or treating mental disorders, They assist with the delivery of appropriate quality treatment to patients with behavioral health concerns, psychological crises, and other biopsychological problems. This course introduces students to the field of mental health, mental health issues/disorders among sub-groups, and the various occupational options available to those interested in pursuing a career in the field of mental health