MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5522
Effective Term: 2022 Fall

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 18
CIP Code: 30.1701

Instructional Council: Counseling (23)
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
31-1133.00 Psychiatric Aides
21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
29-2053.00 Psychiatric Technicians
21-1099.00 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
19-3099.00 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
21-1023.00 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers

Upon completion of an associate degree, students may pursue a career as:
31-1133.00 Psychiatric Aides
21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
29-2053.00 Psychiatric Technicians
21-1099.00 Community and Social Services Specialists, All Other
21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
19-3099.00 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
21-1023.00 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School Social Workers
21-1000 Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Services Specialists
21-1020 Social Workers
21-1023.00 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
21-1091.00 Health Educators
21-1029.00 Social Workers, All Other
21-1015.00 Rehabilitation Counselors

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Basic Behavioral Health Sciences is designed to provide students with a foundational study of human behavior and prepare them to assist, as part of a clinical team, in the care of individuals and families dealing with mental illness, comorbid medical conditions, and challenging behaviors. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver essential behavioral health and social services. The core focus of the program is practical training and service learning experiences.

Learning Outcomes
1. Distinguish the role, function, and responsibilities, of various mental health professions. (BHS150, BHS160, BHS170, BHS180) 2. Assess the comprehensive bio-psycho-social needs of diverse client populations in behavioral health and social service settings. (BHS150, BHS165, BHS170, BHS180) 3. Practice methods to resolve current symptoms and prevent future effects of burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. (BHS155, BHS160, BHS165) 4. Manage individual cases, as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a fashion that best serves the patient and simultaneously protects the practitioner. (BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS180) 5. Develop, implement, and document treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. (BHS160, BHS170, BHS180) 6. Evaluate and practice evidence-based behavioral health interventions using assessment and outcome measures. (BHS150, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS180) 7. Demonstrate ethical interpersonal and communication skills important in establishing and maintaining relationships. (BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS180)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

BHS150 Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services 3
BHS155 Professional Resiliency and Well-Being 3
BHS160 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Behavioral Health and Social Service 3
BHS165 Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills 3
BHS170 Case Management and Clinical Documentation 3
BHS180 Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy 3

Credits: 18

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 14, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.