Learn to help people care for their mental health. This program introduces you to social work, mental health case work, clinical interviewing techniques, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient testing and evaluation procedures, patient and family counseling, social rehabilitation, patient care planning, record-keeping, and support services liaison activities.
Eligibility
- Year 1:
- Grade 11
- Year 2:
- Successfully complete Year 1
- Successfully complete Year 1 certifications
Things to Consider
- Prepare for entry-level positions in the social and mental health fields.
- You must want to work with people.
- Additional education or training required for most careers in the field.
- High school graduation required for employment in the field.
- Good communication and written skills.
- Willingness to help individuals and communities in a variety of areas of community/public health settings.
Direct Employment
- Behavioral Health Technician or Aide
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Applied Behavioral Analyst
- Social Worker
- Therapist
- Counselor
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
Locations
JTED @ The Bridges
3300 S. Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Year 1:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 to 6:15 p.m.
- Year 2:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 4 to 6:15 p.m.
- Also available Monday through Friday daytime schedule
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
Exploring mental health careers and places of work, cognitive and brain development, ethics and cultural impacts, mental health promotion, communication skills, legal ethical and safety requirements
Year 2
Mental health disorders, strategies to improve mental health, communication skills, problem solving skills, legal ethical and safety requirements
Certification
- Year 1:
- BLS CPR
- Psychological First Aid
- Be There Certificate
- Year 2:
- Mental Health First Aid (must be 18 years old to certify)
Work Based Learning Requirement
Expose students to community organizations through field trips and guest speakers
Credits
1/Year
Instructor
Maeve Sielawa, M.A.
Program Manager
Beth Francis, RN, MS
More Information
Uniform
- JTED program polo shirt
- School dress code
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Biology/Anatomy
- Math
- English
- Psychology
CTE Classes
- Health Care Foundations
- Any healthcare related courses
