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Mental Health Intervention Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C45380M

The Mental Health Intervention Certificate program is designed for individuals whose primary responsibility is not mental health-focused but for whom knowledge of human services and mental health issues and resources would be beneficial.

Professionals and students in the following fields might benefit from completing the certificate:

  • Criminal justice
  • Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Medicine/health
  • Business
  • Addiction treatment

The certificate is also appropriate for students in other human service-related disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, social work and mental health.

The certificate transfers into the Social & Human Services AAS Degree program for students wishing to earn a two-year degree. Individuals with no prior college experience are encouraged to consider the degree program.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,368.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
18
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Mental Health Counselor
    35678.53
    Starting Salary
    54685.01
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
    37848.25
    Starting Salary
    60703.46
    Median Annual Wage
    20%
    Growth*
  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
    35678.53
    Starting Salary
    54685.01
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
    31358.99
    Starting Salary
    44047.56
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
    36711.62
    Starting Salary
    57245.65
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Healthcare Social Worker
    41734.05
    Starting Salary
    62964.42
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Health Educator
    39307.68
    Starting Salary
    62626.54
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Community Health Worker
    35299.63
    Starting Salary
    48034.18
    Median Annual Wage
    16%
    Growth*
  • Social and Human Service Assistant
    30540.29
    Starting Salary
    41407.95
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Child, Family, or School Social Worker
    37893.12
    Starting Salary
    53931.12
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Eligibility Interviewer, Government Program
    36711.99
    Starting Salary
    50273.60
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Receptionist and Information Clerk
    26547.59
    Starting Salary
    35675.60
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Social and Community Service Manager
    47223.23
    Starting Salary
    76024.59
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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