Integrated Behavioral Health - Certificate of Specialization is a Certificate Of Specialization program offered by San Jose City College in San Jose, CA.
Program Overview
In 2013, 22% of addiction treatment admission in Santa Clara County were identified as co-occurring. While co-occurring disorders are certainly not new in addiction treatment, treatment providers are reporting that the level of acuity of client mental health symptoms has risen in Santa Clara County. San Jose City College Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate is patterned after the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and SAMHSA best practices models. The Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate is a program designed to support ongoing effectiveness and professional development for certified and licensed clinicians currently working with the co-occurring client. The Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate is designed based on SAMHSA/CSAT best practice approaches to integrated treatment and is an opportunity for clinicians to gain competency and increased skill in working with these complicated clients. The merger of mental health services and addiction services in Santa Clara County to a Behavioral Health Services model requires increased cross-training and clinical capacity to best meet both the spirit and intent of current best-practice approaches to Integrated Behavioral Health. The following courses are strongly recommended to be completed prior to pursuing the Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate: ADS 073 Case Management, ADS 075A Counseling Theories and Skills, PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology, and PSYCH 031 Biological Psychology. All courses in the certificate must be taken at San Jose City College. A grade of "C" or better is required in each course. The Certificate of Specialization will be issued by the Alcohol and Drug Studies Department. The Integrated Behavioral Health Certificate courses will be noted on the transcript. The Certificate of Specialization will not appear on the transcript. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Cost
SJCC's catalog publishes no unit total for this award, so no cost is shown here — any one number would be invented. The enrollment fee is $46 per unit for California residents.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide