Addictions and Mental Health AMH

Holland Code: S (Social)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see the website for details.

Arts & Literacy Students should be competent with research, article review, academic writing, and classroom discussion regarding the relevant topics related to Addictions and Mental Health.

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

As a student within the mental health and addictions program, you will feel confident using intervention techniques, educate individuals through knowledge exchange, work collaboratively in teams and build wholistic relationships.

Useful background experience for this program would be

This program is designed for graduate students who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills to advance their careers or enter the workforce. You will learn the fundamental components of addictions and mental health issues, promotion and prevention, pharmacology, and social treatment approaches.

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become a

The Addictions and Mental Health one-year program will be beneficial for seasoned practitioners who are committed to maintaining currency, and/or who are seeking career advancement. Students who are newly graduated from post-secondary may also wish to enroll in this program to deepen their knowledge and skill base before entering the workforce. Opportunities to work in varying sectors such as child, adult, family, and gerontology-based programs may broaden for students who complete this Graduate Certificate.

Places you may find yourself employed include

Graduates of the program can find employment as an Addictions Crisis Worker, Withdrawal Management Counsellor, Addictions Counsellor, Substance Abuse Counsellor, Case Manager, Community Support Worker, Coordinator/ Psychogeriatric Case Manager, Counsellor/Group Facilitator, Mental Health Support Worker, Outreach Services Advisor, Rehabilitation Services Case Manager, Residential Care Worker, Youth Worker.

Typical working conditions for this kind of work:

Prepare for a career as a mental health worker by gaining hands-on experience through a capstone and field placement within addictions and mental health. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills while working collaboratively with various professionals.

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

The intent of this program will be to ready students to work in a variety of Human Services settings such as community programs, residential care, social service programs, early childhood, and family centres, recreation and leisure services, gerontology programs, group homes as well as any other settings that support prevention, intervention, and treatment of addictions and/or mental health.

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

• Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Click on the links below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.

Last Modified: January 11, 2024