This program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours. You will gain both a theoretical understanding and the clinical skills required to help your clients successfully navigate their challenges with mental health and/or addictive behaviours as they begin their journey to wellness.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in psychology or social work or related discipline or college diploma in health or social service work or Practical Nursing; overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or 65 per cent average
- Minimum of three credits in post-secondary psychology courses
- Proof of English language proficiency required
TUITION
Year one domestic: $5,026 (CAD)
Year one international: $16,156 (CAD)
To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.
CAREER OPTIONS
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
- Addictions crisis worker
- Addictions counsellor
- Addictions and mental health rehab support worker
- Case manager
- Community support worker
- Counsellor/group facilitator
- Crisis outreach/intervention worker
- Harm reduction worker
- Housing stability counsellor
- Mental health/wellness counsellor
- Mental health support worker
- Outreach services advisor
- Psycho-educator
- Withdrawal management counsellor
January 2022
Open
International Availability
Open
CONTACT US
T: 905.721.3000
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 7697
More Info :durhamcollege.ca/programs/addictions-and-mental-health