Mental Health Support Specialist
Learn the skills to assist psychiatrists, therapists and mental health clients in their care of mental health and substance use disorders.
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We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.
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The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.
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What does a Mental Health Support Specialist do?
Mental health support staff have the opportunity to interact with clients on a day-to-day basis. During the day, mental health support specialists participate in client intake, crisis care and inpatient care, including assistance with clinical skills, like taking vital signs, as well as some activities of daily living, or ADLs. They support and assist the client through all phases of treatment, helping to provide a physically safe and therapeutic environment, which may include encouraging the client to participate in group therapy. Mental health support specialists also support the client by communicating observations and concerns to the client’s mental health care team. Accurate documentation of both clinical duties and observations are a key responsibility of the mental health support specialist.
139,600
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Distinguish intake, crisis care, inpatient care and discharge duties
- Recognize psychology and substance use terminology and apply that knowledge where applicable to psychiatric team communication
- Demonstrate skills in observation, communication, interpersonal needs and working well under stress
- Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security laws
- Demonstrate understanding of Electronic HeaIth Record (EHR) functionality and documentation
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (PDF)
- eBook: Foundations of Mental Health Care 8E
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Eligible Certifications
Mental Health Support Specialist
Job Opportunities
$44,150 – $82,710
Estimated Salary
$37,160 – $52,050
Estimated Salary
$37,380 – $58,880
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
Mental Health Support Specialist Online Certification Training—Frequently Asked Questions
A Mental Health Support Specialist assists psychiatrists, therapists and mental health clients in managing mental health and substance use disorders. They perform tasks such as client intake, crisis care, inpatient care, taking vital signs and aiding in daily living activities. They help create a safe, therapeutic environment, support clients through treatment phases and communicate observations to the mental health care team.
The career outlook for Mental Health SupportSpecialists is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 18% over the next ten years.
Salaries can range from $36,000 to $89,900 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific office or clinic.
To become a Mental Health Support Specialist, complete a training program like the one offered by MedCerts. This program covers mental health disorders, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention and HIPAA regulations. Graduates are prepared to provide support in various mental health settings and assist in client care, intake and daily living activities.
In the MedCerts online Mental Health Support Specialist certification training course, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:
Understanding mental health disorders, therapeutic communication techniques, crisis intervention strategies, client intake and assessment procedures, inpatient and crisis care support, HIPAA regulations and compliance, vital signs monitoring and documentation and supporting daily living activities.
The enrollment requirements include earning a High School Diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.
Tuition is competitively priced at $2,500. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examinations.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $217 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total program duration is 14 weeks.
The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
The course includes expert-led video-based training, an eBook (“Foundations of Mental Health Care 8E”), a pdf textbook, (“Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology: A Course Companion”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.
The MedCerts Mental Health Support Specialist certification training program prepares students for industry certifications that are recognized in most states. However, this program is NOT available to residents of the following states: MO, ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, SC, WI.
MedCerts’ programs, including the Mental Health Support Specialist certification training program, are designed to meet industry standards and are aligned with the requirements of certification bodies.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
