About the course

This program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours. You will gain both a theoretical understanding and the clinical skills required to help your clients successfully navigate their challenges with mental health and/or addictive behaviours as they begin their journey to wellness. Conduct client-centered and motivational counseling, case management, assessment and documentation in accordance with professional, ethical and legal practices to culturally diverse population of individuals, families and groups affected by addiction and/or mental health issues. Utilize current and relevant intervention strategies that are consistent with an understanding of the individual in the context of family, gender, sex, ethnicity and age. Utilize lifestyle and wellness strategies in self-management and for clients affected by addiction and/or mental health issues. Conduct professional practice activities, in a manner that shows respect for the diversity of belief systems regarding the cause and nature of addiction, process addictions and mental health issues. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Oshawa
Fall (September), 2024	Oshawa
Winter (January), 2025	Oshawa
Fall (September), 2025	Oshawa
Winter (January), 2026	Oshawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham College

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

　　Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0

　　or

　　IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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