Mental Health/Social Work
Have you ever wondered why people behave the way they do? If you are interested in helping people reach their potential, develop problem-solving skills, and build fulfilling lives, a career in mental health could be a perfect fit for you!
As a mental health professional, employment settings may range from residential facilities to community programs. McLennan’s Mental Health program will prepare you to work with youth, clients with addictions, people with disabilities, and others in need of professional help.
About the Program
Through volunteer work, you will learn to develop relationships with clients, patients, and residents in various social services and nonprofit settings.
Students are required to take:
- Orientation to Social Services - students learn about the various populations and programs in the mental health field
- Basic Counseling Skills - students practice counseling skills they will use in any mental health setting
- Pharmacology of Addiction - students learn about how the body becomes addicted to drugs
You can expect to be ready to enter the workforce after completing a certificate or associates degree. The practicums allow you to apply skills and techniques learned in the classroom.
For More Information
Please contact David Fleuriet, Program Director, 254-299-8718 or dfleuriet@mclennan.edu.
Title IX
Concerns dealing with TITLE IX and other non-specified Civil Rights Issues contact:
Drew Canham, Title IX Coordinator
Chief of Staff for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Title IX
McLennan Community College
Administration Building, Room 408
1400 College Drive
254-299-8645
FAX: 254-299-8654
dcanham@mclennan.edu or
titleix@mclennan.edu
McLennan Community College provides equal opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment.
http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf
A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to and participation in career and technical education programs. La falta de conocimiento del idioma inglés no será un impedimento para la admisión y participación en programas de educación técnica y profesional.
McLennan Community College se compromete a proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades a todas las personas y no discrimina a ninguna persona independientemente de la raza, color, religión, origen nacional o étnico, género, discapacidad, edad, condición de veterano, información genética, orientación sexual, identidad de género, embarazo u otra categoría legalmente protegida en sus programas educativos, actividades o empleo. Para obtener información sobre el cumplimiento de esta política de no discriminación por parte dea institución, comuníquese con vicepresidente Éxito Estudiantil, 1400 College Drive, 254-299-8645, titleix@mclennan.edu.
For students in this program who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or program director. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
