Mental Health Counseling, Advanced Certificate
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Make a difference helping those in need of therapy, counseling, career planning, and crisis intervention in a variety of settings and with a focus on social justice, cultural sensitivity, and technology.
Why Get an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling at New York Tech?
Our 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to help certified school counselors transition to becoming licensed mental health counselors (LMHC). This program also serves mental health professionals with 48-credit degrees, providing the additional coursework needed to meet the 60-credit requirement for LMHC licensure in New York State.
Our curriculum equips you with the skills to provide individual, group, and family therapy, as well as health counseling, career planning, crisis intervention, and more. You’ll gain practical experience in various settings, including social services agencies, mental health agencies, substance abuse programs, and health-related facilities. The program emphasizes social justice, cultural sensitivity, and technological awareness, ensuring you’re prepared to meet the evolving needs of the human services landscape.
As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to sit for the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) and practice under a limited permit, supervised by a licensed mental health professional. You’ll develop competencies in advocacy, clinical assessments, counseling techniques, ethical and legal standards, and treatment planning. This advanced certificate not only bridges the gap to LMHC licensure but also enhances your existing skills as a practicing school counselor.
Some credits/courses taken in the Mental Health Counseling, Advanced Certificate program can be applied to the School Counseling, M.S.
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What You’ll Learn
Gain skills for LMHC licensure, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and career planning. Understand ethical standards, clinical assessments, and treatment planning. Prepare for the NCMHCE and practice under supervision, enhancing your professional credentials and career opportunities.
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Customize your studies at New York Tech with our specialized programs, designed to enhance your skills and impact in areas like mental health counseling, school counseling, and student behavior management, tailored to fit your career goals and interests.
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Career & Salary Outlook
Child, family, and school social workers will be needed to help strengthen parenting skills, prevent child abuse, and identify alternative homes for children who are unable to live with their biological families (BLS).
Job Growth
Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032 (BLS).
About 63,800 openings for social workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade (BLS).
Employers & Internships
- North Shore University Hospital
- Island Therapies
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center – Queens (part of Northwell)
- Morgan Applied Behavior Analysis, LLC.
- New York Tech – Counseling and Wellness
- NYU Winthrop Women’s Wellness
Career Options
- Mental health clinics and community health centers
- Private practices
- Hospitals
- Social service agencies
- College counseling offices
- PreK–12 schools
Salary Projections
The median annual wage for social workers was $58,380 in May 2023 with the highest 10 percent earning more than $94,910 (BLS).
Program Details
Learn more about the Mental Health Counseling, Advanced Certificate program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
As with our other counseling programs, the program admits for summer and fall semesters only with admissions taking place between February and August.
Students enrolling in this program should be current professionals who are already certified and/or licensed counselors. Students must have a previous certification or license in order to enter the program.
There is no application deadline; however, ordering transcripts can take several weeks, and it is important to make sure you apply with enough time for all of your documents to be received, your application to be reviewed, and if admitted, for you to register before the semester begins, so please plan accordingly.
Admission Requirements
- B.S. degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university
- Certification (or licensure) as a school counselor in any state or licensure as a professional counselor (including rehabilitation, drug/alcohol, and higher education/student affairs), mental health counselor, clinical mental health counselor, or other mental health professional in any state.
Application Materials
- Completed application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- Copies of undergraduate transcripts and graduate transcripts, if applicable, for all schools attended. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
- Copy of college diploma or proof of degree
- Copies of teaching certificates you currently hold if you are seeking New York State certification
- International student requirements: English proficiency, I-20, and transcript evaluation
- New York Education Law permits nonresident aliens to qualify for an initial license. If you have United States Citizenship or Permanent Resident status, you may qualify for a Permanent or Professional New York State Teaching Certificate.
Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis, as long as space is available.
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New York Tech’s Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling is a flexible, 15-credit program where you’ll gain essential skills, meet LMHC licensure requirements, and expand your career opportunities.