Online Mental Health Counseling (Non-Clinicians) (25FA-MHNC-1)

Course Requirements

Participants must be employed by a California Community College with a current CCC email address but do not have to be a counselor.

Description

Course Description

Mental Health for Non-Clinicians addresses necessary areas of consideration when working with students experiencing mental distress in the remote environment. Topics covered include strategies for trauma-informed informal assessment of student mental health/basic needs, tools to support student wellness, and the provision of appropriate and effective linkages to equitable resources on and off campus. Included discussion and activities guide dialogue and learning, supplemented by required weekly live sessions facilitated by licensed clinicians in the field. This course is not intended as permission to practice as a mental health provider or for certification or licensure.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of Module 1, participants will be able to:

• Summarize the importance of assessing student wellness to support student success

• Describe strategies for engaging and building rapport with students

• Describe tools for trauma-informed informal assessment of student mental health/basic needs

• Summarize your institution’s mental health and wellness resources

By the end of Module 2, participants will be able to:

• Identify students in need of mental health services

• Identify off-campus mental health and wellness resources

By the end of Module 3, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective mental health linkages

• Develop best practices, including self-care, to work effectively in the remote environment

Disclaimer:

It is important to note that the purpose of this module is to provide general information. It is not intended as formal training, permission to practice as a mental health counselor or for certification or licensure in the mental health field, but rather to address the basic areas of consideration associated with the referral to mental health counseling when providing services in an online environment. Any included discussion or activities do not indicate specific solutions. Many practice requirements are specific to unique situations and individual providers, resulting in local standards and procedures. Learners are advised to review and follow existing practice guidelines from their institutions and professional organizations.

Duration: 3 weeks

Time Commitment: Total 30 hours

Weekly required Zoom sessions: Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm or 3:00-4:00 pm

  The Zoom Room Links will be available in the Canvas course.

Your time commitment will vary based on your level of experience with web technologies and mental health counseling.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

The course material is designed for experienced Non Mental Health Clinicians, however, the technology used in this course is designed for novice online learners who should have the following:

•      Basic computer skills (word processing, email, file management)
•      Basic internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading/downloading files)
•      Familiarity with discussion boards
•      An open mind and willingness to try new things

If you require any special accommodations for this class, please contact your facilitator for the week as soon as possible to ensure a quality learning experience.

Optional Continuing Education Credit

Participants in this course can seek optional professional development/continuing education credits by dual-enrolling in HBM 1594 at Fresno Pacific University. A separate fee due to FPU will apply. 

📍Important:  Be sure you are enrolled in the @ONE section before applying for FPU credit.

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