Mental Health & Addictions
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Course Overview
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Admission Requirements
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Course Outline
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Career Opportunities
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Financial Aid
Course Overview
CLI College’s Mental Health & Addictions Program provides in-depth information and hands-on training to ensure students not only understand the history and theory of treatment, but are also able to effectively react to a variety of different situations and clients. Interview techniques, relapse prevention and crisis management are common courses in addictions and mental health programs.
Program Type
- Diploma
Duration
- 48 Weeks
- 1150 Hours
Delivery Method
- Classroom (Instructor Led)
Hybrid
Admission Requirements
- Wonderlic SLE Score of 19
If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score lower than 5.5 or
- TOEFL – Internet-based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20 or
- CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60
Course Outline
Course Name | Hours |
| Understanding Substance Abuse | 60 |
| Abnormal Psychology | 45 |
| Understanding Concurrent Disorders | 60 |
| Sociology of Healthcare | 45 |
| Cognitive Development and Mental Health Across the Lifespan | 45 |
| Technology for Success Microsoft Office and 365 | 60 |
| Record Keeping and Documentation | 45 |
| Crisis Intervention | 60 |
| Client Referral, Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning | 60 |
| Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation | 60 |
| Case Management | 45 |
| Counselling Principles | 75 |
| Group Facilitation | 45 |
| Medications (Pharmacology) | 45 |
| Prevention and Health Promotion | 60 |
| Family and Social Support | 45 |
| Trauma-Specific Care | 45 |
| Issues and Ethics in Healthcare and Self Care Practices | 45 |
| Community Development and Outreach | 45 |
| Virtual Project | 150 |
| Review and Final Exam | 10 |
Career Opportunities
Mental Health & Addictions program prepares students to work as counsellors, case workers and other support professionals in the mental health, addictions and social and health service industries. Common jobs in this field include (but aren’t limited to):
- Addictions Therapist
- Community Education Worker
- Crisis Counsellor
- Rehabilitation Worker
Positions are available in non-profit organizations, hospitals, addiction treatment centres, group homes, correctional facilities and other related organizations. The average starting salary for jobs in the addictions and mental health industry is in the low- to mid-$30,000s, but could be higher depending on level of experience and type of organization.
Job Profile
- Mental Health & Addictions Counsellors (NOC 4153) usually earn between $20/hour and $42.00/hour in Ontario
Duties and Responsibilities of the Job
- Assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and needs.
- Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance.
- Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits.
- Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services.
- Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses, supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning.
- Participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs.
- Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or health care professionals.
- Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems.
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioural changes and responses to interventions.
- Advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions.
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services.
- Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community.
- Maintain contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients’ overall progress.
- Co-ordinate the volunteer activities of human service agencies, health care facilities and arts and sports organizations.
- May maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
- May supervise social service support workers and volunteers
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify
Alberta Student Aid provides loan, grant, and scholarship funding to Alberta’s post-secondary students. From planning to repayment, find everything you need to navigate the Alberta Student Aid program and services!
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program designed to assist with college or university expenses. OSAP provides funding in the form of grants, which do not require repayment, and student loans that need to be repaid after completing your education
Better Jobs Ontario Program provides laid-off workers with
- Financial support
- Skills training to help them find jobs in high-demand occupations in Ontario.
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Explore opportunities for scholarships and bursaries! Qualified candidates are eligible for financial assistance
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TORONTO CAMPUS |
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JAN. 11, 2025 - DEC. 14, 2025 |
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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SAT & SUN |
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Online |
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HAMILTON CAMPUS |
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JAN. 11, 2025 - DEC. 14, 2025 |
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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SAT & SUN |
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Online |
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LONDON CAMPUS |
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JAN. 11, 2025 - DEC. 14, 2025 |
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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SAT & SUN |
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Online |
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CALGARY CAMPUS |
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MAR. 3, 2025 |
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4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
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MON - THUR |
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Hybrid class |
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Who is this program designed for?
Mental Health & Addictions diploma is designed for students interested in a career in providing care and counselling to clients, families, groups and communities affected by substance abuse and mental health issues.