MENTAL HEALTH - SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING

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TECHNICALDegree/Certificate: Certificate of Technology (3 terms)Level 2 Certificate (4 terms)

The U.S. Department of Labor reports a sharp increase for jobs in substance abuse counseling, with specific increases being in large cities and metropolitan areas.

Graduates of our program are be able to work in substance abuse and mental health facilities both private and nonprofit organizations finding opportunities in:

• Hospitals

• In-patient drug rehab centers

• Out-patient clinics

• Veteran affairs clinics

• Alternative schools

• Research facilities

• Pain management clinics

• Drug rehab centers

• Counseling centers

Are you a compassionate, willing listener who is ready with advice or a kind word during a difficult time? If so, San Jacinto College can give you the training you need to prepare you to provide counseling and other specialized services to individuals and families suffering

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the devastating effects of substance abuse. You can make a difference in your life by making a difference in others’ lives, and you can start at San Jacinto College.

Median salary for Gulf Coast region

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Social Worker

$47,202 per year

*Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2015

C = Central Campus, M = Maritime Campus, N = North Campus, O = Online and S = South Campus

MENTAL HEALTH-SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING (6MH-SAC)Occupational Certificate

First Term Credit

DAAC 1311 Counseling Theories ..........................................................3DAAC 2341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions ....3PSYT 1371 Mental Health Legal and Ethical Issues ........................3Subtotal 9

Second Term Credit

DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction ............................................3CMSW 1341 Behavior Modification and Cognitive Disorder or DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention or SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management ....................3DAAC 2366 Practicum - Substance Abuse/Addiction

Counseling ...........................................................................................3Subtotal 9

Occupational Certificate Total 18

Capstone Experience: DAAC 2366

Approved ElectivesCMSW 1341 DAAC 2307 SCWK 2301NOTE: Students must pass each course listed in the degree or certificate for Mental Health Services with a grade of C or higher to be eligible to receive a degree or certificate.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING (5MH-SAC)Level 2 Certificate

First Term Credit

SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work ...........................................3DAAC 1311 Counseling Theories ..........................................................3DAAC 1304 Pharmacology of Addiction ............................................3PSYC 2301 General Psychology .............................................................3PSYT 1371 Mental Health Legal and Ethical Issues ........................3Subtotal 15

Second Term Credit

PSYT 2331 Abnormal Psychology ........................................................3DAAC 2307 Addicted Family Intervention ........................................3CMSW 1341 Behavior Modification with Cognitive Disorder .....3SCWK 2301 Assessment and Case Management ............................3DAAC 2341 Counseling Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions ....3Subtotal 15

Third Term Credit

DAAC 2366 Practicum - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling ............................................................................................3

Subtotal 3

Level 2 Certificate Total 33

Capstone Experience: DAAC 2366NOTE: Students must pass each course listed in the degree or certificate for Mental Health Services with a grade of C or higher to be eligible to receive a degree or certificate.

The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu.

Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at www.sanjac.edu/catalog.