Lesson 13: Career Planning and Pathways
Attention
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:
- Explain the difference between MHRT-C and Provisional
- Identify career pathways after graduation
Teaching
This lesson will cover
- KVCC MHRT/C
- Provisional – MHRT/C
People who work in the MHRT/C role provide services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. These services include:
- Community Integration
- Intensive Case Management
- Assertive Community Treatment
- Skills Development
- Day Support Services
- Family Psycho-Education
| Certification | Requirements | Time frame |
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MHRT 1 Certification Individuals who choose to take the SOC 103: Introduction to Social Services Systems course as an elective can attain the MHSS Certificate. This is a critical part of the MHRT 1 Certificate which you need to work in residential services. Getting your MHRT/C is not the same as getting your MHRT 1...they are not related to each other. |
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Provisional MHRT/Community Level A
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field from accredited college or university (see list of accepted degrees in Appendix C). | Valid for one year; requirements for Provisional Level B must be completed during that one year. |
| Provisional MHRT/Community Level B | Completion of five courses:
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Valid for two years; requirements for Full MHRT/C Certification must be completed during those two years.
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| Full MHRT/Community | Completion of the five courses listed above as well as these additional five courses:
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Full MHRT/C Certification does not expire |
Substance Abuse Counseling Persons interested in Substance Abuse Counseling are urged to apply for their Alcohol and Drug Counsling Aide License. Click HERE for more information and to download the application form from the State of Maine. Click HERE to review the regulations regarding attaining a Certified Alchohol and Drug Counselor License. |
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MHRT/CSP This certification is for individuals who wish to provide Crisis Support Services. Click HERE for more information on how to get this advanced certification. |
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Examples of Occupational Titles of Mental Health Workers
(Some of these titles will require additional education/training)
| Case Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Social Service Liaison Residential Counselor Behavioral Management Aide Case Management Aide Eligibility Counselor Alcohol Counselor Adult Day Care Worker Drug Abuse Counselor Life Skills Instructor Client Advocate Neighborhood Worker Social Service Aide Group Activities Aide Social Service Technician Therapeutic Assistant Probation Officer |
Case Monitor Parole Officer Child Advocate Gerontology Aide Juvenile Court Liaison Home Health Aide Group Home Worker Child Abuse Worker Crisis Intervention Counselor Mental Health Aide Community Organizer Intake Interviewer Community Outreach Worker Social Work Assistant Community Action Worker Psychological Aide Halfway House Counselor Assistant Case Manager Rehabilitation Case Worker Residential Manager |
For more information check out Human Service Workers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Pathways After Completion of Associates in Applied Science
(Common Alumni Tracks)
| College | Degree | License/Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine -Augusta (UMA) | Bachelors- Mental Health and Human Services | Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC/LADC) |
| University of Maine (UMO) | Bachelors- Social Work Masters- Social Work |
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Masters in Social Work (LMSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) |
| University of Maine- Farmington (UMF) | Bachelors- Psychology Bachelors- Social Services |
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| Husson University | Bachelors in Psychology |
Assessment
Lesson 13 Quiz
Be sure to complete the lesson quiz.
Lesson 13 Discussion
We are going to use this discussion as a free-form conversation on advising. Explore your career plans, scholastic plans, ask me questions, whatever. You are only required to post ONCE in this discussion.