Learn more about Community Mental Health Worker

The Community Mental Health Worker program is open to individuals working as Educational Assistants, Community Support Workers or Health Care Assistants to expand their education with a focus on mental health.

The program includes a cultural and community wellness focus while also covering concepts for mental health, therapeutic supports, recovery and clinical practice in the community.

Students will learn neurobiology, treatment modalities and intervention techniques to help support clients with mental health challenges with recovery, rehabilitation and goal setting, along with the cultural dimensions of community wellness to support individual and community wellness.

For January 2021, the program is being offered in Port Alberni and Port Hardy, with classes run virtually and practicum placements in either Port Alberni or Port Hardy.

Interested students should contact NIC Admissions for more information and to apply.