Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)

at Durham College

Courses

Semester 1
 

• Group Counselling Practices (ADDC 1507)
• Introduction to Counselling Practices (ADDC 1508)
• Theories, Models and Approaches to Mental Health, Addiction & Psychotherapy (ADDC 1509)
• Psychopharmacology (ADDC 1510)
• Addictions I: Bio-Psycho-Social Theories Of Addiction Treatment (ADDC 1511)
• Ethics (ETHC 1505)
• Field Placement Preparation 1 (FWK 1505)
• Working With Youth and Families (YOTH 1501)

Semester 2
 

• Case Management & Professional Practice (ADDC 1505)
• Addiction II: Contemporary Addiction Treatment Strategies (ADDC 2501)
• Trauma-Informed Practices (ADDC 2507)
• Cognitive-Behavioural Based Psychoeducation (BHAV 2501)
• Person-In-Context/Diversity (DIVS 2501)
• Field Placement Preparation 2 (FWK 2505)
• Recovery Oriented Practice: Working With Chronic, Severe Mental Health (RECV 2502)

Semester 3
 

• Placement: Application Of Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Strategies In Professional Settings (FWK 3502)

• 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

Year 1

Fees: CAD$ 18935.0

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

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:
 

• Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

• Alcohol and drug treatment centre

• Community-based, government or privately funded agency

• Correctional facility

• Group home or adult shelter

• Youth mental health agency

• Problem-gambling service