Mental Health Support Specialist Course (MHSS)

Training Course: $350

This participation based, instructor led, course explores the knowledge, skills and concepts needed to begin a career as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT-1). When completed, students will have the required skills to support residents within a collaborative and engaging environment while assisting those residents in obtaining autonomy and self-reliance.

The course consists of 10 modules, described below.

Topics Covered Include

  • Role of Mental Health Support Specialist
  • Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occuring Disorders
  • Recovery and Community Inclusion
  • Ethical Standards
  • Health and Wellness
  • Maine's Mental Health System and Related Resources
  • Sexuality
  • Diversity and Cultural Competence