MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

CAREER OUTLOOK

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TECHNICALDegree/Certificate: Level 2 Certificate (3 terms)Associate of Applied Science (6 terms)

Graduates of our program will be able to work in substance abuse and mental health facilities both private and nonprofit organizations and find opportunities in:

• Hospitals

• In-patient psychiatric hospitals

• Out-patient hospitals

• Veteran Affairs clinics

• Nursing homes

• Research facilities

• Pain management clinics

• Drug rehab centers

• Counseling centers

Are you a caring person, a good listener and compassionate to others’ needs? Psychiatric aides and technicians observe and record patient behavior and present their findings to counselors, nurses and other professional staff. They intervene in crisis situations, actively

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moderate client behavior and assist with feeding, moving, dressing patients, personal hygiene and activities of daily living. If this sounds like you, San Jacinto College’s mental health counseling career path is for you.

C = Central Campus, M = Maritime Campus, N = North Campus, O = Online and S = South Campus

*Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2015

Median salary for Gulf Coast region

Psychiatric Aid$24,401 per year

Psychiatric Technician$31,471 per year

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (3MH-PSYC)Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Term Credit

SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work ...........................................3PSYC 2301 General Psychology .............................................................3ENGL 1301 Composition I .......................................................................3PSYT 1371 Mental Health Legal and Ethical Issues ........................3CMSW 1341 Behavior Modification and Cognitive Disorder ......3PHED Activity ...............................................................................................1Subtotal 16

Second Term Credit

PHED Activity ...............................................................................................1PSYT 2331 Abnormal Psychology ........................................................3SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management ............................3PSYT 1471 ......Basic Nursing Skills for Mental Health/Psychiatric Technicians ...........................................................................................4PSYT 2301 Psychology of Group Dynamics ......................................3Subtotal 14

PostY1Summer Credit

PMHS 2366 ......... Practicum - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician .............................................................................................3

Subtotal 3

Third Term Credit

SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communications .....................................3DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction ............................................3DAAC 1311 Counseling Theories ..........................................................3MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)

or MATH 1314 College Algebra or Higher ..................................3Subtotal 12

Fourth Term Credit

*Humanities or Fine Arts ..........................................................................3DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention ........................................3DAAC 2341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions ....3ENGL 1302 Composition II or

ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing ...............................3Subtotal 12

PostY2Summer Credit

DAAC 2366 ...................... Practicum - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling ............................................................................................3

Subtotal 3

Associate of Applied Science Degree Total 60

Capstone Experience: PMHS 2366 and DAAC 2366*Courses which satisfy the Humanities and Fine Arts areas are listed in the Transfer Core Curriculum of the Education Program section of the catalog.

NOTE: Students must pass each course listed in the degree or certificate for Mental Health Services with a grade of C or higher to be eligible to receive a degree or certificate.

The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu.

Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at www.sanjac.edu/catalog.

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (5MH-TECH)Level 2 Certificate

First Term Credit

SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work ...........................................3PSYC 2301 General Psychology .............................................................3ENGL 1301 Composition I .......................................................................3PSYT 1371 Mental Health Legal and Ethical Issues ........................3CMSW 1341 Behavior Modification with Cognitive Disorder .....3Subtotal 15

Second Term Credit

PSYT 2331 Abnormal Psychology ........................................................3SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management ............................3PSYT 1471 Basic Nursing Skills ..............................................................4PSYT 2301 Pyschology of Group Dynamics ......................................3Subtotal 13

Third Term Credit

PMHS 2366 ......... Practicum - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician .............................................................................................3

Subtotal 3

Level 2 Certificate Total 31

Capstone Experience: PMHS 2366NOTE: Students must pass each course listed in the degree or certificate for Mental Health Services with a grade of C or higher to be eligible to receive a degree or certificate.