Short-term training at JCC in behavioral health
Students who complete the Behavioral Health microcredential at Jamestown Community College will gain the knowledge needed for entry-level community health work in mental health and substance use disorders. They will be able to work under the guidance of behavioral health professionals to help clients adopt health-promoting behaviors.
Program pathway
Earn this microcredential as a part of:
- Addictions Counseling certificate
- Addictions Counseling A.S. degree
- Community Health Worker certificate
- Criminal Justice A.S. degree
- Human Services A.S. degree
- Individual Studies A.S. degree
- Social Sciences A.A. degree
How to earn
- Apply to JCC and choose your degree or certificate program.
- Work with your advisor to register for the microcredential courses.
- After you've completed the courses, contact the Registrar's Office to have it added to your record.
Courses
Behavioral health skills
Through the program, you will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and practices essential for working in behavioral health.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ethics necessary to practice in this profession.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomy apply to social justice action, past, current, or future.